Program Manager Free Space Optical Communications

General Atomics
Poway, California, US
$112.3K-$205.1K a year
Full-time

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.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

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.
  • 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).

May also contribute to the development of Group / Company objectives which have a long-range forecast projected to continue for multiple years.

Lead, influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms / conditions of contract(s).

Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.

  • 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 specifications.
  • Direct the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job Qualifications :

Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least five of those years managing programs.

May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

  • Program experience with free-space optical communication systems.
  • Technical background with :
  • Precision Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking
  • Beam Directors
  • Adaptive Optics
  • Flight qualifications for optical systems
  • Proven knowledge of laser weapons.
  • Understanding of program management principles and concepts.
  • Leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS / SCI security clearance is required.

Salary : $112,320 - $205,058

$112,320 - $205,058

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