CLS Program Manager

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

The Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) Group at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has an exciting opportunity, in Poway California, for a Program Manager to oversee segments of a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract to include deployment site support, subcontract suppliers, and GA Affiliates. This position reports to a senior program manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead segments of program efforts managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and providing regular status updates.
• Supervise and lead a team of Project Managers and Project Administrators in the execution of program segments assigned.
• Coordinate program plans and support which usually serve a single customer.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical, scheduling, and other logistics issues associated with deployed personnel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Lead/influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Strong aviation and data dissemination background and experience with government acquisition programs, risk management, SAP, 4Project and MS Project are highly desired.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership with solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications and or scope to resolve issues.
• Travel up to 25% is required to support customer meetings which will occur in the US.
• 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.



Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 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 and issues 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling applications.
• Program Management certification (desired).

Salary:$112,320 - $205,058