Project Manager III

Job SummaryGeneral 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.We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with a focus on sensor and mission management efforts within our Mission Systems team. This position will be leading Hardware and Software development and integration projects that will enhance and improve our unmanned air systems mission systems.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This position reports to the Missions Systems Program Manager and is responsible for executing the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more development or mature engineering projects(s).Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.Assign and monitor work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.Interpret and administer policies, processes and procedures that impact project(s).Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Collaborate across management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.Identify and assess project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to employees working on assigned project(s). Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.May be required to interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).May participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.Job QualificationsTypically 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. Preferred: extensive software development experience. Previous senior software developer or Lead.Demonstrates technical expertise and application of project management principles, concepts, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.Ability to quickly pick up hardware and software concepts is desired.Knowledge and/or hands-on involvement with one or more DoD Open System Architectures (e.g., FACE, OMS, UCI, UCS) is desired.Familiarity with Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, and T&M contract types is desired.Experience with US export compliance practices is desired.Expertise working with airborne sensors (imagers, radars, signals intercept, lasers, etc.) is desired.Understanding of intelligence tasking, collection, production, exploitation, and dissemination is desired.Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across project requirements.Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.Job CategoryEngineeringExperience LevelSenior (8+ years) WorkstyleOnsiteFull-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time Salary Pay Range Low100,290Pay Range High183,098Travel Percentage Required0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided?NoUS Citizenship Required?YesClearance Required?DesiredClearance LevelSecretCompany: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems City: PowayState: California