
Program/Project Planner II
San Diego, CAFull-time$63–105K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Program Planner coordinates planning and communications for research and development activities in General Atomics’ Magnetic Fusion Energy division. The role develops project schedules, monitors status, supports research-facility users, and helps compile reports and gather customer feedback. It also coordinates information across groups to support planning and decision-making by senior leaders.
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Job Summary:
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.
The Magnetic Fusion Energy division of the GA Energy Group supports a broad portfolio of research and development activities related to fusion energy technology, engineering, and science. The Program Planner role coordinates these activities to ensure that resource planning and communications provide users, customers, and other program participants with the information they need to be successful.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develops schedules and plans, and coordinates operational aspects for assigned projects.
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Coordinates with other groups across MFE and Energy to collect, consolidate, and summarize program information in support of planning and decision-making by MFE senior leaders.
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Monitors and reviews project statuses; develops responsive plans to ensure objectives are met.
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Provides support for users of research facilities, including the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
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Assists in the collection of user and customer feedback, coordinating internal information distribution, and working with management to identify necessary actions.
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Supports the compilation of project and program reports, both internally and externally reported.
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Supports customer engagement across assigned projects.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
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Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive professional experience in program planning, monitoring and scheduling. Equivalent education and/or professional experience in a fusion energy research environment may be substituted for this requirement.
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Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
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Must have good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
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Must have good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
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Must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Job Category:
Program/Project Management
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
63,000
Pay Range High:
105,375
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
No
US Citizenship Required?:
No
Clearance Required?:
No
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,077 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$63–105K/yr
- California median$146–220K/yr1,114 salary ranges
- US median$126–202K/yr8,095 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $84K, is 55% below the California median midpoint ($188K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,386 open Program Management jobs in California and 11,077 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 4,412 of the 11,077 open Program Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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