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Project Manager II

General Atomics

Poway, CAFull-time$91–155K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$91–155K/yr
Location
Poway, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks a Materials and Property Project Manager to support the Test Resource Management Center, overseeing day‑to‑day execution of complex system development, integration, and fielding while managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk to meet customer and contractual requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft WordPowerPointExcelPower BIJiraEarned Value ManagementCost Account ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCommunicationInterpersonalAerospace/Defense

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Related DisciplineNine or More Years of Experience in Project Administration With at Least Three Years in Project ManagementU.S. CitizenshipDoD Security Clearance Ability Required

Full job description

56315BR

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, advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems, and mission-critical communications and networking solutions. We deliver advanced communications, networking, and data-enabled capabilities to support multi-domain operations across a variety of U.S and International customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials and Property Project Manager to support our Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) customer. This role supports day‑to‑day execution of complex system development, integration, and fielding while ensuring the cost, schedule and performance, risk is managed to meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Procure and track Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) utilizing established GA systems.

  • Develop, baseline, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project, aligned to SOWs, customer milestones, project dependencies, and internal GA‑ASI review gates.

  • Decompose SOW requirements into detailed tasks, resources, and dependencies, and track cost, schedule, and technical performance; identify variances and support corrective actions.

  • Lead recurring internal project meetings across systems engineering, software, hardware, production, test, logistics, security, contracts, and finance.

  • Clearly communicate priorities, required staffing levels, and timing to functional groups; help negotiate tradeoffs when resources are constrained.

  • Support the management of subcontractors and key suppliers, including scope definition, schedule and deliverable tracking, and coordination of technical and programmatic reviews.

  • Ensure clear work packages, ownership, and priorities for engineering, integration, test, and documentation activities.

  • Coordinate and oversee the procurement and tracking of all project hardware and software in partnership with Supply Chain and Engineering.

  • Own the project risk and opportunity register in accordance with GA‑ASI processes and customer templates; identify, quantify, and track risks related to schedule, cost, technical performance, cybersecurity, qualification, and external dependencies and coordinate risks amongst functional leads.

  • Drive risk mitigation and issue resolution with accountable owners; escalate when needed and provide clear status and trends in internal and customer‑facing reports.

  • Work closely with technical leads to understand and track progress on system architecture, software, hardware, integration, and test activities, ensuring requirements traceability from customer specifications through design, implementation, verification, and validation.

  • Coordinate preparation and timely delivery of artifacts for business and technical reviews, test plans/reports, logistics documentation, and other contract deliverables.

  • Coordinate inputs and assemble technical and business status reports in accordance with contract and SOW requirements.

  • Follow GA‑ASI internal program management, configuration management, and review‑gate processes.

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.

  • Proven experience managing cost estimates, schedule, and technical performance on DoW or other government development contracts.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Products to include Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and other related project management or collaboration tools (e.g., risk registers, action/decision logs, Jira, dashboards).

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and work with engineering, software, production, contracts, and finance in a matrixed organization.

  • Experience with Earned Value Management and/or Cost Account Management is highly desired.

  • Experience with communication, network or information systems, software development, or other complex technical systems is preferred.

  • Experience with Department of War contracts and programs is a plus.

  • Experience with GA‑ASI internal program management processes, tools, and review practices is a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, functional managers, suppliers, and customers.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, science, business, or a related field is preferred.

  • Experience in aerospace/defense or a similar environment is a plus.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Category:

Program/Project Management

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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