Project Manager MQ-9 Training Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Hybrid work environment

On-site facilities and perks

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a capable program management professional to coordinate day-to-day IPT activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, test, production, and program management.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to understand engineering discussions, capture key decisions, communicate technical status, and drive actions to closure, with readiness to travel and DoD clearance as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five years in project management.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, scheduling, and budget management.
• Ability to travel and to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of program plans to meet schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals.
• Manage and monitor program schedules, timelines, milestones, and resources from planning through delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to assign, prioritize, and track tasks delivering new or upgraded products/services.
• Support design concepts, technical criteria, development activities, testing, and integration efforts with engineering teams.
• Assist with Earned Value Management by reviewing cost, schedule, and performance data and communicating impacts to leadership.
• Identify issues, develop recommendations, and support resolution plans including resource adjustments.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, and status updates for management.
• Provide direction to employees working on program tasks and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

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.

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.

The position will coordinate day-to-day engineering IPT activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, test, production, and program management. This role will maintain visibility into technical actions, risks, blockers, dependencies, and schedule impacts while helping ensure clear ownership and follow-through across functional teams.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a technical environment. This individual should be able to understand engineering discussions, capture key decisions, communicate technical status, and help drive actions to closure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with development and execution of program plans to help ensure schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Manage and monitor program schedules, timelines, milestones, and assigned resources from program planning through delivery.
• Coordinate departmental and cross-functional teams to assign, prioritize, and track tasks focused on delivering new or upgraded products and services.
• Participate with engineering teams to support design concepts, technical criteria, development activities, testing, and integration efforts.
• Support the application of Earned Value Management principles by learning to review cost, schedule, and performance data, identify variances, and communicate potential impacts to program leadership.
• Identify and assess program issues, develop recommendations, and support resolution plans, including resource reallocation or adjustments to technical execution plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, action trackers, and status updates for program management and leadership review.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees working on assigned program tasks.
• Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned program.

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

Highlights Working For GA-ASI

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, unlimited access to discounted tickets to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.

Job Qualifications

• 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 an extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Must possess:
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 100,290 - 183,098