Program Manager Customs and Border Protection Program

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 GA-ASI Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Program office is looking for a Program Manager to join our Operational and Maintenance program team located in Poway, CA. This position typically reports to a senior program manager. The program manager will coordinate the development and execution of program / project proposals and baselines ranging from the design, development, and integrated hardware and software deliverables for the Government. This person will provide oversight for the operational aspects of one or more projects and serve as the liaison between program management, senior management, and customer representatives for all aspects of the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Adept to working on Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract Types and managing scope changes and impacts to the Contract.
• Perform continual review of program status, expenditures, and forecasts to complete on time and within budget.
• Develop and coordinate program management plans and program directives.
• Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Perform supervisory administrative tasks as required; annual performance reviews, merit and other recommendations, ensure personnel training is completed by team members, promote personnel professional growth.
• Participate with engineering to manage engineering changes into the Production baseline.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or initiating and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure program excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, development, mentoring, and retention required for the project staffing.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience with managing flight safe critical parts, critical safety items, and/or SUBSAFE components would be beneficial.
• 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 with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as 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 problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), documentation, 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.
• Experience with DoD contracts is desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Salary:$112,320 - $205,058