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Project Manager Business Area Management

Poway, California
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Job ID 45244BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Project Manager Business Area Management City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $81,190 - $145,338

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Project Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group, located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more Research and Development (R&D) program(s) contained at a single location.
  • 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.
  • Lead cross functional technical team and diverse support team from a matrixed organization to meet program requirements.
  • Apply innovative technology and creative solutions to solve customer’s technical challenges.
  • Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
  • Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
  • Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, lead customer program reviews to include cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
  • Lead planning and 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.
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 in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Requires an in-depth technical knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW), radio communications, networked communication systems and RF/digital engineering.
  • Requires knowledge of DoD operations to include operational/tactical use of EW and surveillance systems, intelligence and information exploitation.
  • Demonstrates system level technical expertise in advanced sensor system and technology development.
  • 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 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 Secret DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$81,190 - $145,338
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Apply Now
Jack O
“I wanted to continue my service and make a positive difference in the world. At GA, I can provide my friends, family, neighbors and current service members with the best products to keep them aware and safe at home and on the battlefield.”
– Jack O. Sr. Program Manager, GA-ASI
Steven, Research & Development Engineering
“Working in Research and Development means every day is something new and exciting. It's always a challenge to test new materials to see if they behave as you expect. It's never boring.”
– Steven, Research & Development Engineer
Micah, Mechanical Engineer
"I like knowing that the projects I work on contribute to the defense of our country."
– Micah, Mechanical Engineer
Image of John, Staff Engineer
“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
– John, Staff Engineer
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