Defense Program Manager - Hybrid & ICP Bonus Eligible

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment

401(k) with company match

On-site facilities

EV charging at work

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a senior program manager to lead government program proposals and baselines from design through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and senior management.

You will oversee schedule, cost, risk, and performance, liaise with customers and government representatives, and ensure compliance with contract terms while promoting growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering, science or a related field.
• Eleven+ years of progressively complex program administration experience.
• Strong program management principles and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Adept to working on Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee Contract Types and managing scope changes and impacts to the Contract.
• Perform continual review of program status, expenditures, and forecasts to complete on time and within budget.
• Develop and coordinate program management plans and program directives.
• Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement objectives for the program(s).
• Perform supervisory administrative tasks; annual performance reviews and personnel development.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a senior program manager to lead government program proposals and baselines from design through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and senior management.

You will oversee schedule, cost, risk, and performance, liaise with customers and government representatives, and ensure compliance with contract terms while promoting growth and operational excellence.