Emerging Technologies Project 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 Advanced Programs group has an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for a Project Manager to coordinate across a diverse group functional teams to define, deploy, and sustain critical enterprise computer system networks to support a broad base of restricted IRAD and contractual development efforts. Candidate will be responsible for working with multiple stakeholders across the Enterprise to help generate requirements for effective information systems; develop computer architecture plans based on these requirements; support development of project schedules; work with supply chain to procure hardware; and support the installation and deployment and sustainment of these networks. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more projects and serves as the liaison between project management, senior management, and customer representatives regarding operational issues, scheduling requirements and/or budgeting issues. Primary work location is Poway, CA, but candidate will support the above responsibilities for GA-ASI’s planned expansion at sites across the country.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create project plan and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specific goals are attained
• Collaborate with management and project teams
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals
• Manage the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services
• Interpret company-wide policies and procedures as they relate to the project.
• Develop and deliver progress reports
• Develop presentation to internal and external audiences as needed
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project.
• Effectively communicate project expectations and objectives to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Analyze the current infrastructure and develop requirements and processes for improvement
• Continually reviews status of the projects and budgets to ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• Participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• 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 degree or masters in a technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, Business Administration or related discipline is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of computer systems/networking principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Working knowledge of routing protocols, network address assignments and routing configurations.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects
• Ability to identify issues, analyze, and interpret data, and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Excellent documentation and communication skill
• Experienced IT administrator with LAN/WAN technologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Prior experience as a Systems Administrator, ISSO, ISSM or related DoD Cyber Workforce Role.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft / CISCO certifications or DIACAP training a plus
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (required for IA Cert Level I)
• MCSE certification and/or other network related training
• Information Assurance (IA) Certification Level I
• A Certification
• Knowledge of SunOS and Java desired
• Experience in virtual imaging /system deployment / disc imaging a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 125,810 - 229,670