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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 21 hours ago

Standards and Evaluation Manager

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$112K/yr - $205K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Standards and Evaluation Manager is responsible for managing all phases of engineering programs, ensuring quality and financial objectives are met, while also providing technical leadership and developing new business opportunities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Act as the primary Government Flight Representative contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical professional, and technical talent

Manage 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 program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer

Participate 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

Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues

Act as primary contact for program issues

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

Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management

Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification

Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities

May participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs, and business opportunities

Manage 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 ManagementRemotely Piloted Aircraft OperationsTechnical LeadershipEngineering DegreeDoD Security ClearanceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer FocusTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

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

May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as 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 problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements

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

Experience in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required