Program/Project Planner

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego seeks a Program Planner to coordinate resource planning and communications for fusion energy research and related projects. You will help ensure users and customers have timely, accurate information to succeed.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, consolidating program data, monitoring progress, and coordinating with multiple groups, including those supporting the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.

Responsibilities

• Develops schedules and plans, and coordinates operational aspects for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with other groups across MFE and Energy to collect, consolidate, and summarize program information in support of planning and decision-making by MFE senior leaders.
• Monitors and reviews project statuses; develops responsive plans to ensure objectives are met.
• Provides support for users of research facilities, including the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
• Assists in the collection of user and customer feedback, coordinating internal information distribution, and working with management to identify necessary actions.
• Supports the compilation of project and program reports, both internally and externally reported.
• Supports customer engagement across assigned projects.

Job description

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

The Magnetic Fusion Energy division of the GA Energy Group supports a broad portfolio of research and development activities related to fusion energy technology, engineering, and science.

The Program Planner role coordinates these activities to ensure that resource planning and communications provide users, customers, and other program participants with the information they need to be successful.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops schedules and plans, and coordinates operational aspects for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with other groups across MFE and Energy to collect, consolidate, and summarize program information in support of planning and decision-making by MFE senior leaders.
• Monitors and reviews project statuses; develops responsive plans to ensure objectives are met.
• Provides support for users of research facilities, including the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
• Assists in the collection of user and customer feedback, coordinating internal information distribution, and working with management to identify necessary actions.
• Supports the compilation of project and program reports, both internally and externally reported.
• Supports customer engagement across assigned projects.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.