Program Manager, Precision Munitions

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, laser, missiles and projectile technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile, projectiles, and missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to support our Precision Munitions business area with responsibilities for managing the business development, operational and programmatic aspects of new missile related programs both internally and customer funded.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through manufacturing, including leading proposal activities, acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Develop, oversee and monitor multiple major component schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure program schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Work closely with technical team, industry partners and customer organizations to develop and maintain strategic plans and customer relationships.
• Perform executive level communications as needed.
• Develop and track program plans to include resource loading, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and status reports.
• Author subcontractor Statements of Work and manage subcontractor performance.
• Manage risk, identify and resolve issues, and expand the current business by identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Assign and monitor work of program management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact the program.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate across management and program team to ensure schedule, cost, and technical performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Identify and assess program issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals, objectives and deliverables.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned program. Effectively communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact program
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• FMS and international experience highly desired
• Business Development experience highly desired
• Ability to implement system design and development phase gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) preferred.
• Experience with program or cost account management on Government EVMS (Earned Value Management) contracts is preferred.
• Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to develop solutions to complex problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• PMP certification is desired.
• Previous missile, missile defense and/or projectile experience desired.
• Familiarity and experience with DoD & international missile requirements and capabilities development activities is desired.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret.

Salary:$140,900 - $257,233