GENERAL ATOMICS: Senior Manager – Coco Leasing Services

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 are currently looking for a Senior Manager to oversee our fast-growing COCO (Company Owned Company Operated) Leasing Services Configuration Management and IRAD Coordination Program.

L and S consists of active ISR Services Contracts, IRAD and Quick Reaction Engineering projects and support of our OASIS and ASTRO GWAC IDIQ initiatives.

This position will work closely with engineering and technical lead for all L and S programs and drive strategic decisions on future configuration of aircraft and other capabilities such as remote split operations.

The position will be located in Poway, CA and will require some travel both domestic and international.

This position will report to the Vice President of the Leasing Services P& L and is responsible forthe planning, managing and technical performance of one or more significant programs.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversees all configurations of all L and S programs.

Works closely across GA-ASI to include MPEX.Directs programs which represent significant future growth in several distinct developing products or components.Applies new technologies or methods to coordinate applications across program requirements.Responsible for program(s) likely to be a factor in the company’s strategic business objectives.May be responsible for decisions where erroneous decisions could cause substantial expenditure of time and resources.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.Develop and coordinate new program plans or delivery methods with little precedence for coordination across distinctive products while serving multiple customers.Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s) and contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives which have a long-range forecast projected to continue for multiple years.Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.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, 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.

Experience with the MQ-9 RPA platform.Travel, including international travel up to 25%.Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.Must be able to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.