Senior 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 the Director of Field Operations and is responsible for overseeing all phases of Company-Owned/Company-Operated programs for the Field Operations Directorate within the GA-ASI Sustainment Group, working regularly with P&L Program Management Offices (PMOs), Fleet Deployment Services (Capital), Aviation Safety Group (ASG), 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, specifically Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), including proposal and SOW development, financial and labor oversight, and support to policy/procedure documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for decisions that could have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to programs.
• Direct 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.
• Applies established technologies that require advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods.
• Collaborate 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 which have a long-range forecast projected to continue for multiple years.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with management and customer representatives regarding programs, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification. 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 directing and 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 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 specifications.
• Lead the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Participates 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.
• Direct the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate managers.
• 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 Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive 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 complex 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233