Strategic Subcontractor Project Manager

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Subcontractor Project Manager for our San Diego location!
This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of one or more project(s) and serves as the liaison between project management, senior management, and customer representatives regarding operational issues, scheduling requirements and/or budgeting issues . Continually reviews status of the project(s) and budgets to ensure project(s) are completed on time and within budget. Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet production, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Typically accomplishes tasks through subordinate staff, management, and/or across teams. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, line management, and the customer. Responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes, are long-lasting, and may influence the future course of the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to employees working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations and objectives to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Manage work of project management staff, providing technical support and direction when necessary.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures that impact project(s).
• Collaborate with management and project team(s) in the assignment and assessment of project goals to meet larger and more strategic business objectives.
• Manage the coordination of departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services.
• Collaborate with management and project team to expand services and potential business opportunities.
• Participate in, lead segments of or provide overall management for the request for proposal (RFP) process to generate new business.
• Establish operating policies and procedures that impact project(s). Interpret company-wide policies and procedures as they relate to the project(s).
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation. May make presentations to internal and external audiences as needed regarding project status.
• Create project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, quality and specification goals are attained.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Identify and assess project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals, and business objectives.
• Oversee and monitor project schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.37691
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 or Procurement/Supply Chain 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 be able 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 are required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is desired: DOD or SSBI preferred

Desired Skills:

• Thorough understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning
• Knowledge of import / export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Experience writing Statement of Works
• Previous government subcontracting experience is desirable
• Previous aerospace industry experience preferred
• Six Sigma and productivity improvement experience
• Previous experience negotiating agreements
• Previous experience writing FAR compliant proposals preferred
• Previous program management experience a plus, PMP Certified
• Technical knowledge of space related hardware applications

Salary:$125,810 - $229,670Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? Desired Clearance LevelSecret WorkstyleOnsite