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General Atomics · 19 hours ago

MQ-9B Emergent Requirements Program Manager

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $205K/yr

11+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager for the MQ-9B Emergent Requirements Program, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the development and delivery of proposals to support successful capture campaigns.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support for developing and capturing program(s) which are key elements in the company's strategic business objectives

Work with the Program Lead to ensure a thorough understanding of customer requirements (including hardware, personnel, logistics)

Liaise with the Strategic Development team to identify potential offset or industrial cooperation requirements that will be part of the proposal offering

Coordinate with all facets of the GA-ASI enterprise to fully understand the maturity and availability of proposed solutions to ensure accurate offerings are provided

Coordinate with cross-functional groups to standardize proposal offerings (to include personnel support, spares methodology, hardware pricing models, etc.) to streamline the proposal process and improve proposal cost accuracy

Coordinate with appropriate pricing teams to develop a comprehensive cost basis to support accurate pricing for potential hardware, personnel, logistics, and other proposed solutions

Coordinate with the Strategic Proposal group to develop the documents to support a world class proposal delivery

Coordinate the preparation of financial models which demonstrate the proposed program’s return on investment for senior leader analysis

Coordinate with contracts and cooperate legal teams to develop language for Statements of Work and Contract Terms and Conditions that can be rapidly approved for use in negotiations

Travel as necessary to support in person briefings with executive leadership and customer teams

Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations

Develop and recommend modifications to proposal policies and procedures

Recommend strategy and guidance for all proposal activity. Lead solution, theme, and development meetings

Review program proposals submitted by staff, and other sources to determine proposal feasibility

Prepare and manage budget for all proposal efforts

Prepare and manage annual Bid & Proposal budget

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

Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Proposal DevelopmentDefense Industry KnowledgeProject LeadershipBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsIndependent JudgmentComputer Applications KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and eleven or more years of progressive professional experience in proposal development with at least five of those years in management

Must demonstrate extensive knowledge in the development, coordination and application of proposal principles, concepts, regulations, and practices

Comprehensive project leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

In-depth knowledge of defense industry processes and practices

Must be customer focused and possess the ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in resolving complex management and technical problems

The ability to serve as spokesperson on various projects

Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable an effective interface with others

Knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field

Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and lead in a team environment, and able to travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required