Program Manager USMC Program

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. We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for an experienced Program Manager to join our USMC Program. This position is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more sustainment programs.

The role manages programs with defined plans and delivery methodologies and leads all phases from set‑up, technical reviews, financial reviews, cost/schedule tracking, and both internal and external deliverables. The Program Manager applies established technologies using standard principles to provide solutions to technical and financial risks, making decisions that impact outcomes and ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are met.

• Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and technical performance to ensure business and financial objectives are attained.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which serve a single customer and multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate 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). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
• Work with engineering to establish requirements, 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 risks or issues. Act as primary contact for the program.
• 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 risk or issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re‑allocation of resources or modifying contracts.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced Program/Project Managers. MQ‑9 experienced required.
• Sustainment experience is required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s 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.
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