Project Manager Quick Reaction Programs

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.

Agile Mission Systems (AMS) at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA a growing center of excellence where innovation meets mission impact. We bring together high-performing technical experts and future leaders to develop, integrate, and field cutting-edge mission systems that meet the evolving needs of warfighters and decision-makers. Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Programs supports customers requiring rapid development, testing, and fielding of unique capabilities. This role will specifically be supporting Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) customers in building out multiple operating locations, managing logistics between sites, documenting property at all locations, and overseeing other tasks supporting the overall program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Supporting proposal preparation for RFI and RFP responses.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Identify and assess project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• May 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 in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Prior experience as Engineering Manufacturing Liaison (EML) or managing Government Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE) preferred.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and author RFI ad RFP responses.
• Ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
• Engineering and Technical background preferred, but not required.
• Identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 100,290 - 183,098