MQ-9B Emergent Project 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. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager for our MQ-9B Emergent Requirements Program located in Poway, CA. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development and delivery of proposals which lead to successful capture campaigns for the MQ-9 P&L.

• Oversees all activities related to developing, planning, and scheduling of proposals.
• Manage and monitor proposal schedule, timelines, and milestones to meet proposal submittal deadlines.
• Work with the Program Lead to ensure a thorough understanding of customer requirements (including hardware, personnel, logistics).
• Participates and coordinates the technical writing, editing, production, and delivery of the proposal.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure business objectives are met.
• Serves as primary interface for proposals with management, strategic development, engineering, production, finance, contracts, et al.
• Manages the research and analysis of historical data, coordinates the development of cost and ensures proposals meet RFP requirements.
• May participate in or lead segments of the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups to standardize proposal offerings (to include personnel support, spares methodology, hardware pricing models, etc.) to streamline the proposal process and improve proposal cost accuracy.
• Coordinate with appropriate pricing teams to develop a comprehensive cost basis to support accurate pricing for potential hardware, personnel, logistics, and other proposed solutions.
• Travel as necessary to support in person briefings.
• Recommend strategy and guidance for all proposal activity. Lead solution, theme, and development meetings.
• Prepare and manage annual Bid & Proposal budget.
• 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.
• Additional Functions:
  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 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.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge in the development, coordination and application of proposal principles, concepts, regulations, and practices; comprehensive project leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones; and in-depth knowledge of defense industry processes and practices for both competitive solicitations and sole-source U.S. government proposal submissions.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in resolving complex management and technical problems.
  • The ability to serve as spokesperson on various projects.
  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable an effective interface with others.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.
  • Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and lead in a team environment, and able to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full‑Time Salary
Salary range: 100,