General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Lead and manage R&D programs including proposal preparation, contract negotiations, technical performance, and cross-functional team leadership to meet program and business objectives. | Requires 11+ years of complex program administration experience, technical knowledge of UAS and DoD operations, FAR 15 proposal experience, leadership skills, and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. | Job Summary 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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Area Manager (BAM)/Technical Project Manager in the Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) group, located in Poway, CA. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead planning and 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. • Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more Research and Development (R&D) program(s) or tasks contained at a single location. • 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. • Lead cross functional technical team and diverse support team from a matrixed organization to meet program requirements and business processes. • Apply innovative technology and creative solutions to solve customer’s technical challenges. • Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration. • Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent. • Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. • Act as the primary contact for program activities, business processes, and lead program reviews to include cost, schedule, and technical performance. • Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. • Manage and maintain Bid and Proposal (B&P), Independent Research and Development (IRAD) and capital budgets. • Monitor, manage and ensure compliance to the At-Risk process for QRC Programs • 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. • Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. 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. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. • Requires extensive knowledge of DoD contracts processing for Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15 proposal responses, along with actual experience with preparing FAR 15 type proposals for the customer. • Requires team leadership skills to assist Proposal Managers with proposal preparation and execution. • Requires an in-depth technical knowledge of business processes and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities. • Requires knowledge of DoD operations to include developmental and operational test of UAS and its employment. • Demonstrates system level technical expertise in advanced sensor system and technology development for UAS Integration and Test. • 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. • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment. • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD security clearance is required. • Ability to lead and execute program tasks and processes. • Ability to monitor, provide training, and ensure compliance to business processes. • Extensive knowledge of MS Suite to include MS Project Professional and development and use of Integrated Master Schedules. Job Type: Full-Time Salary Salary range: 112,320 - 205,058

Manage and optimize inventory control processes, analyze supply and demand conflicts, develop reports and dashboards, and collaborate with teams to ensure production requirements are met on schedule and budget. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3+ years in inventory planning and control, strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in SAP and Excel reporting, and ability to manage projects independently and in teams. | Job Summary 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. Under general direction, this position is responsible for evaluating and implementing programs, tools, policies and procedures regarding inventory management, control, monitoring, and practices to meet project and production requirements. Reviews, evaluates, and approves purchase requisitions, transfer of stock, shortages, and expedites. Interacts with all levels of employees and external customers, including purchasing, production planning, warehouse, contracts, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure project and production requirements are met on schedule and within budget. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reviews, evaluates and approves MRP requirements, purchase requisitions, and inventory transfers to ensure project and production requirements are met. Reviews cycle count results and resolves inventory discrepancies. • Analyzes and resolves routine and non-routine obsolete and excess inventory issues. Reviews and analyzes ABC codes and order policies of parts. • Reviews, analyzes, and resolves conflicts in supply and demand, and investigates as required. Presents findings and recommended solutions to management. • Develops reports and procedures for inventory monitoring and control. Coordinates with IT in developing inventory data collection reports. • Maintains, implements and assists in the development of inventory control programs to ensure project(s) and production requirements are met on time and within budget. • Reviews and evaluates inventory control policy and procedures and makes recommendations for changes. • Analyzes and maintains sufficient inventory levels to meet production, Hi-time and repair requirements, while maintaining inventory level in accordance with management guidelines. • Analyzes cycles count results and investigates discrepancies outside the specific tolerances. • Reviews and analyzes inventory issues and receipts transactions and safety stock requirements. • Reviews and evaluates Economic Order Quantity calculation. • Analyzes and processes inventory write off of inventory obsolescence. • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required. Additional responsibilities will include: Power BI & Data Analytics • Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to visualize key performance metrics and operational trends. • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify actionable insights, performance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into efficient data models and visualizations. • Automate data refreshes and ensure data accuracy through scheduled processes and validation checks. • Monitor business performance using KPIs and deliver insights to drive data-driven decision-making. SAP and Excel Reporting • Extract and manipulate data from SAP modules (e.g., MM, PP, SD) for reporting, inventory tracking, and order management. • Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, Power Query) for ad hoc analysis and reporting. • Reconcile SAP data with Excel reports to ensure data consistency and accuracy across systems. • Generate and distribute standardized and custom reports to stakeholders, including operational, financial, and production data. Perishable & Time-Sensitive Product Experience • Monitor inventory levels and product flow to ensure timely processing and minimize spoilage or expiration. • Analyze supply chain and logistics data to optimize shelf life, lead times, and distribution efficiency for perishable goods. • Track and report on key metrics such as product age, turnaround time, and waste rates to support inventory control initiatives. • Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to forecast demand and align procurement with shelf-life constraints. 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 bachelor's degree in business administration or related field along with three or more years of related experience in inventory planning and control. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education. • Comprehensive understanding of inventory planning and control principles, with in-depth knowledge of industry standards, advanced methodologies, and strategic best practices. Proven expertise in leveraging computer-integrated manufacturing systems. • Must be customer focused and possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of routine and non-routine problems. • Good organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit. • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with all levels of internal employees and external customers and to accurately document and report information. • The ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects. • The ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required. Job Type: Full-Time Salary Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015

Lead all phases of SIGINT/EW/ASE system programs including development, testing, and fielding on aircraft ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance. | Bachelor's or higher in engineering/science with 13+ years in program administration and direct experience with SIGINT/EW/ASE systems and operational employment. | Job Summary 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cost, schedule and technical performance for SIGINT/EW/ASE development, test, and fielding on GA-ASI aircraft. • Primarily responsible for executing both internal and customer funded development and test efforts, both in laboratory and in field settings. • Knowledge of current SIGINT/EW/ASE capabilities and employment. • Experience with Flight testing and flight operations of SIGINT, EW , and ASE payloads • Experience with pod-based SIGINT/EW systems. 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 thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. • Previous experience developing/fielding SIGINT/EW systems. • Knowledge of operational employment considerations and principles for EW/ASE/SIGINT systems. • Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with external customers. • Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals related to SIGINT/ASE/EW payloads (signal processing, direction finding techniques, etc.). Job Type: Full-Time Salary Salary range: 140,900 - 257,233

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to manage projects, improve operations, and align business processes with strategy to achieve targeted results. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 9+ years in project administration including 3+ years in project management, strong understanding of project management processes, ERP systems, leadership skills, and ability to obtain DoD clearance. | Job Summary 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 currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Business Management team within the Operational Excellence group at GA-ASI. The charter of the Operational Excellence department is to align GA-ASI automated and non-automated business processes to its business strategy in order to achieve targeted results, leading to effective overall performance through improvements of specific work activities whether within a specific department, between Operations organizations, or across the enterprise. Specifically, the department is responsible for: (1) Operations Business Analytics; (2) Business Process Council Execution; (3) ASI Special Project Execution; (4) ASI Sustainability Program; (5) GA-ASI Operations Continuous Improvement Programs; (6) ASI Facilities Planning; (7) Inventory Management Council Execution; (8) ASI Capital Management (9) Operations Business Management (10) Industrial Engineering • Knowledge of GA-ASI organizations, processes, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and products preferred • Strong proficiency with SAP (including PACE and HULK) preferred. • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio. • Strong Operations financial background preferred. • Project Planner, Project Control Analyst (PCA), or Project Management background preferred. Including project management best practices, business processes, and business systems. • Program management in a manufacturing and flight line environment experience preferred. • Production Control or Engineering Manufacturing Liaison experience is a plus. • Must have strong leadership skills, independent and unbiased, capable of quickly gaining trust and loyalty and inspiring/coaching others toward achievements, while developing positive and effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, customers and others • Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level • Must be an effective team player with excellent coaching skills and the ability to encourage and motivate others to be successful • Must possess strong problem-solving skills and excel in analyzing relevant and essential facts • Must be able to multi-task and adapt to a quick changing environment • Must display eagerness to investigate and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems by effectively weighing risks, uncertainties, and assumptions • Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services. • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to team members working on assigned project. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion. 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 in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. • Must have a thorough 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 possess the ability to initiate, plan and manage projects. • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a wide range of complex issues. • Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • The ability to work independently and as part of a team. • The ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance required. • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required. Job Type: Full-Time Salary Salary range: 90,930 - 162,788