Project Manager, MQ-9 Sustainment

Company: General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Location: Poway
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

**Project Manager, MQ-9 Sustainment**Poway, California**Date posted** 04/29/2022**Job ID** 36466BR**Company** General Atomics Aeronautical Systems**Experience Level** Management**Job Title** Project Manager, MQ-9 Sustainment**City** Poway**State** California**Full-Time/Part-Time** Full-Time Salary**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 Project Manager for our MQ-9 Sustainment Program located in Poway, CA. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the logistics and sustainment aspects of one or more project(s) under the USAF Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program. Specifically, the position serves as a liaison between project management and sustaining engineering teams, managing sustainment and logistics projects for aircraft, ground control station (GCS), Combat Systems, and ground support equipment (GSE).**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:**+ Independently manage multiple CLS sustainment and logistics projects for MQ-9, GCS, Combat Systems equipment (GDT, RAMTS, SETSS, FSST and Data Link Equipment) and GSE.+ Have working understanding of aircraft powerplant, electrical, software, navigation, GCS, flight control and payload systems.+ Proactively engage with engineering, software, technical publications, and configuration management processes.+ Participate with engineering to monitor DMSMS and other obsolescence related issues to include establishing form, fit and function replacement products.+ Manage Service Bulletins (SB) and Alert Bulletins (AB) for MQ-9 and Combat systems related equipment.+ Coordinate requirements and execution with suppliers in the design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, test, and procurement of DMSMS, obsolescence and replacement solutions.+ Manage CLS Engineering Studies, Reliability & Maintainability and ECP projects to include monitoring technical performance, cost and schedule of various assigned projects.+ Working knowledge of BI, SAP and GSS inventory system.+ Identify and mitigate project cost, schedule, performance, and risks through project execution.+ Support multiple groups within a matrix organization including sustaining engineering, configuration management, urgent engineering manufacturing, supply and finance with scheduling and prioritization to ensure timely customer support.+ Brief program progress and issues directly to customer technical and program representatives, internal senior and executive management.+ Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.+ 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.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 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.+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.+ 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.+ Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.**Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25**Relocation Assistance Provided** Not Provided**US Citizenship Required?** Yes**Clearance Required?** Desired**Clearance Level** SecretWhether you are just starting out in your career or are an experienced professional, GA offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click Apply Now below to be directed to the complete job description.General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.

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