Technical Program Manager, Radar Systems & DoD Proposals

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group in Poway, CA. The role leads radar development programs, coordinates with strategic teams, plans and manages schedules, and ensures delivery through all program phases.

Ideal candidates have a technical background with 9+ years in program administration, DoD proposal experience, and the ability to travel up to 25% as required. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field and nine or more years of program administration experience.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts and practice including planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet milestones.
• Understanding and hands-on experience on radar systems, SIL integration, flight & ground test experience preferred.
• Ability to develop solutions across technologies to meet program requirements.
• Experience in developing DoD proposals and defense industry business development, contract negotiation and start-up.
• Experience in program execution including cost/schedule management (EVMS/EV Lite, IMS), government property management and close out.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface with all stakeholders.
• Customer focus with ability to work autonomously, in teams, and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project managers executing radar development programs and pursue new radar business opportunities with GA-ASI strategic teams.
• Plan, manage and technically direct performance of one or more engineering programs at a single location.
• Guide all phases from initiation through delivery using defined plans and methodologies.
• Apply established technologies and standard principles to provide solutions to complex technical problems.
• Make decisions with potential schedule and resource impact and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Team coordination

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

EVMS

EV Lite

IMS

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group in Poway, CA. The role leads radar development programs, coordinates with strategic teams, plans and manages schedules, and ensures delivery through all program phases.

Ideal candidates have a technical background with 9+ years in program administration, DoD proposal experience, and the ability to travel up to 25% as required. A Top Secret clearance is required.