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General Atomics · 1 day ago

VP of Space Systems

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. As the Vice President of Space Systems, you will lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic plan, manage satellite development programs, and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee 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 manage program plans or delivery methods, some of which may be unprecedented, 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 participate in the development of Group/Company objectives with a long-range forecast

Oversee the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration as led by the VP of Engineering & Innovation and their team of engineers and scientists

Influence the decisions of senior leaders both within and outside the company on matters of high significance. Represent the organization in relations with customers, and business and non-business communities. Act as primary spokesperson on program issues

Direct and influence 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

Ensure programmatic leadership and excellence is maintained by overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, programmatic and professional talent

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

Support the Strategic Development team with the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. Participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the EMS Group and which may result in new products, programs and business opportunities

There exists a military space systems separate division led by a peer Vice President that is responsible for space control and satellite systems up to ½-ESPA for classified customers

Oversee the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Program managementSpacecraft program leadershipTechnical expertiseBusiness acumenStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsScheduling skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Typically requires a Masters or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least eleven of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical and planning skills, and well-developed communication, writing and presentation skills

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate high-level challenges

Proven managerial expertise and a track record of leading complex initiatives that deliver measurable success

Proven Leader for a significant (i.e. not a cubesat) spacecraft program from design, through integration and test, and to preship review on a spacecraft that successfully met mission requirements on orbit

Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and collaborate across departments. Experience leading an organization for at least five years with 150 people or more supporting it (the 50 people can be matrixed support)

10 (preferably 15) years of experience as an engineer on space hardware programs, either payloads or spacecraft vehicles

Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

Ability to gain trust of customer and respected by internal stakeholders for technical expertise and leadership

Must possess the ability to use advanced technologies and applications that apply advance principles, theories, and concepts across program requirements

Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts to find highly innovative and ingenious solutions to unusually complex problems

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

U.S. Citizenship Required

The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; possessing an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred