Communications and Networking Supervisor

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems.

We are seeking an experienced program manager to direct complex aerospace programs from concept through delivery, balancing technical performance, schedule, cost, and quality. The role requires 13+ years of program administration experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and DoD contracts.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering, science or related field plus 13+ years of program administration experience.
• Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, and system security.
• Ability to drive execution of technical development and delivery of software-intensive products.
• Strong ability to prepare proposals, execute Government contracts, and prepare technical and financial reports; SAP security knowledge.
• Ability to manage dynamic program schedules to meet objectives on time and budget.
• Demonstrates program management principles and leadership across planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads.
• Must develop solutions requiring coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for interface with all management levels and customers.
• Customer-focused, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance.
• Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods for single customers.
• Collaborate with staff and management to meet technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
• Own product quality, cost, schedule and performance on contracts.
• Act as primary customer contact and lead program reviews on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Guide talent development and ensure technical leadership across teams.
• Identify program issues and develop solutions such as resource reallocation or contract adjustments.
• Develop new business opportunities and pursue partnerships or joint ventures.
• Capture and execute a portfolio of programs and proposals for new DoD classified efforts.
• Drive infrastructure improvements to support growth.

Skills

Airborne mission systems

Sensor development

System integration

System security

Software delivery

Proposal development

Gov’t contracts

Technical reporting

SAP security

Scheduling

Program management

Cross-technology coordination

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in engineering or related technical field

Job description

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
• 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).
• Have responsibility for the product quality, cost, schedule and performance on contracts.
• Act as the primary customer contact. Lead program interface with customers on cost, schedule and performance.
• 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 specification.
• Lead the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. 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.
• Capture and execute a portfolio of programs. Develop proposals for new DoD classified efforts.
• Drive and oversee infrastructure improvements to meet growth.
• 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.

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, Masters 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.
• Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, and system security.
• Ability to drive execution of technical development and delivery of software intensive products.
• Strong ability to prepare proposals, execute Government contracts, prepare technical and financial reports, hands on knowledge of special access program (SAP) security processes.
• Ability to manage dynamic program schedules; achieve program objectives on time and within budget.
• 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.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233