Program Manager, Field Operations

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.

This position reports to a Senior Program Manager within Field Operations and is responsible for overseeing all phases of MQ-9B programs for the Field Operations Directorate within the GA-ASI Sustainment Group, working regularly with P&L Program Management Offices (PMOs), Aviation Safety Group (ASG), GA-ASI Engineering, GA-Systems Integrations (GA-SI), and other stake-holding organizations across GA&A and the customers/end-users. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience in overseeing flight operations and logistics management across fielded sites, ideally including Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), including proposal and SOW development, financial and labor oversight, and support to policy/procedure documentation.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
• Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Participate with technical staff and/or Field Operations 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 Field Operations objectives.
• Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for program issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. May participate with Field Operations management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of Field Operations/ GA-ASI Sustainment and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
• Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.
• Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers.
• Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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 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, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 112,320 - 205,058