Project Manager IV

57506BR

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.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Engineering Services organization for a Project Manager IV - Data Rights and Classification. This position will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Systems Engineering Process, Tools, and Data Rights, and will lead both the Data Rights document review team as well as the Software License Review and International Trade Compliance (ITC) engineering classification team. The Data Rights document review team reviews technical documents and drawings to determine the appropriate Data Rights markings and assertions in order to protect GA-ASI and Subcontractor intellectual property as well as to ensure compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS regulations. The Software License Review and International Trade Compliance (ITC) engineering classification team is responsible for reviewing all third-party software (TPS) requests for license obligations in order to facilitate more informed licensing decisions as well as for determining ITAR and EAR classifications for engineering drawings as part of the drawing release and configuration management process. Regarding the ITC responsibility, this role will work to reduce the existing classification backlog while establishing a sustainable and efficient process for future classification work. The successful candidate will bring deep Data Rights and International Trade Compliance (ITC) experience within aerospace and defense and partner closely with the existing ITC organization, Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Technology Services (ITS), Data Management, Contracts, and other business stakeholders. A key objective will be to establish and formalize scalable, risk-based data rights and classification processes that maintain regulatory compliance while improving cycle time and Engineering execution. This includes simplifying and standardizing current processes, increasing reuse of existing classification determinations, integrating classification into the engineering product lifecycle, and leveraging Teamcenter/PLM data, OCR EASE, automation, and Artificial Intelligence where appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Data Rights document review team responsible for data rights determinations and assertions in accordance with FARS/DFARS regulations

• Lead the Software License Review and International Trade Compliance (ITC) engineering classification team responsible for software license obligations review as well as ITAR/EAR classification of engineering drawings.

• Establish priorities, workload management, and performance metrics to reduce the existing backlog and maintain sustainable processing times.

• Provide subject matter expertise in FARS/DFARS data rights regulations as well as ITAR/EAR classification, including USML categories, ECCNs, and EAR99 determinations.

• Coordinate with Contracts, Data Management, Program Management, and other stakeholders to resolve data rights concerns and to improve the data rights process as needed.

• Partner with the International Trade Compliance organization to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, company policies, and broader trade compliance objectives.

• Lead evaluation and redesign of the drawing classification process to simplify workflows, reduce manual activity, improve consistency, and establish an appropriate risk-based approach.

• Develop standardized classification methodologies, decision criteria, reference materials, and reusable classification libraries to reduce repetitive analysis.

• Integrate classification activities into Engineering development, Configuration Management, and drawing release processes.

• Collaborate with PLM, ITS, and Engineering stakeholders to evaluate opportunities to incorporate classification data and metadata within Teamcenter and other enterprise systems.

• Assess and optimize existing tools, including the Data Rights Database (DRD) and OCR EASE, and identify opportunities for workflow automation, Artificial Intelligence, intelligent search, and data analytics.

• Develop metrics to measure backlog reduction, cycle time, throughput, quality, rework, and reuse, and lead continuous improvement efforts.

• Develop and coach personnel and provide technical guidance as required.

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive and export-controlled information.

• 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 Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least seven 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 possess:

• the ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.

• the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine issues of diverse scope and nature.

• strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• the ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.

• Must be able to travel as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category:

Program/Project Management

Experience Level:

Management

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

130,500

Pay Range High:

228,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.