Standards and Evaluation Manager

Standards and Evaluation Manager

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.

Job Summary The Standards and Evaluation Manager reports to a senior program manager and is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of one or more engineering programs at a single location. The role leads all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery, ensuring that program plans, delivery methodologies, and objectives are met. The position may be based in Grand Forks, ND;
Palmdale, CA; or Poway, CA.

• Act as the primary Government Flight Representative contact for program activities and lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical matters.
• 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 that typically serve a single customer.
• 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).
• Contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning the resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
• Act as the 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 by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of required management.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re‑allocation of resources or modification of contract specifications.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• May participate with group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs, and business opportunities.
• 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.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field and at least eleven 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.
• Experience in remotely piloted aircraft operations.
• Instructor pilot and/or evaluator pilot in GA aircraft is highly desirable.
• Previous attendance at GFR school is highly desirable.
• Customer‑focused, capable of working 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 range: $112,320 – $205,058