{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"48e71d16819ec06f6ae567c9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48e71d16819ec06f6ae567c9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48e71d16819ec06f6ae567c9","title":"Technical Program Manager - Advanced System Development","description":"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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group. The successful candidate will own program execution from concept through completion, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, quality, technical, security, and business objectives.\nThis role requires a technically accomplished leader who can direct cross-functional teams, manage customer and supplier relationships, establish program baselines, and translate complex operational needs into effective sensor and communications solutions.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead programs through all phases, including acquisition, planning, research and development, testing, integration, transition, and completion.\nManage program cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments; use Earned Value Management or comparable methods to monitor and report performance.\nLead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams and matrixed engineering, technical, business, and support organizations.\nIdentify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning and technical staffing.\nManage program requirements, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and changes from identification through closure or realization.\nEnsure contractual, technical, schedule, cost, quality, security, and other applicable requirements are understood and satisfied.\nDevelop, review, and finalize Statements of Work, specifications, budgets, proposals, and contract terms and conditions.\nSupport business development activities, including proposals, capture efforts, business planning, contract negotiations, modifications, and follow-on opportunities.\nPartner with engineering to establish technical concepts, criteria, and approaches for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nApply innovative technologies and solutions to address customer technical challenges.\nServe as the primary customer contact and lead program reviews covering cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and opportunities.\nBuild effective relationships with customers, government representatives, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.\nDirect suppliers and external organizations and manage government- and customer-furnished equipment, property, data, and information, as applicable.\nMeasure, analyze, and communicate program performance to customers, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.\nEnsure program personnel comply with contract scope, company policies, internal processes, and applicable industry standards.\nProtect proprietary technology and sensitive information.\nSupport the attraction, selection, retention, and development of management, professional, and technical personnel.\nContribute to near-term and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically 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 with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nExperience in program or project management, engineering leadership, business management, capture, proposals, or related technical functions.\nDemonstrated success managing complex programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments.\nExperience developing and managing complex schedules and using Earned Value Management or comparable cost and schedule control methods.\nStrong understanding of business and financial principles and their application to program decisions and performance.\nKnowledge of the Defense Acquisition framework.\nAbility to coordinate multiple technologies and develop solutions aligned with program requirements.\nStrong communication, presentation, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work effectively with all levels of management, technical and support personnel, customers, government representatives, and prospective customers.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, including extended hours and travel as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree in a STEM discipline.\nIn-depth knowledge of electronic warfare, radio and networked communications, and RF/digital engineering.\nKnowledge of Department of Defense operations, including the operational and tactical use of electronic warfare, surveillance, intelligence, and information-exploitation systems.\nSystem-level technical or operational expertise in advanced sensors and technology development.\nExperience leading engineering or Integrated Program Teams.\nExperience with proposals, capture efforts, contract negotiations, contract modifications, and follow-on business development.\nExperience managing programs with complex technical, operational, and supplier interdependencies.\nExperience developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.\nActive Department of Defense Secret or higher security clearance.\n\nJob Category\n\nProgram/Project Management\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n118,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n207,750\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-10T10:09:55.923Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager - Advanced System Development","description":"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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Program Manager in the Advanced Sensors Group. The successful candidate will own program execution from concept through completion, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, quality, technical, security, and business objectives.\nThis role requires a technically accomplished leader who can direct cross-functional teams, manage customer and supplier relationships, establish program baselines, and translate complex operational needs into effective sensor and communications solutions.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead programs through all phases, including acquisition, planning, research and development, testing, integration, transition, and completion.\nManage program cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments; use Earned Value Management or comparable methods to monitor and report performance.\nLead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams and matrixed engineering, technical, business, and support organizations.\nIdentify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning and technical staffing.\nManage program requirements, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and changes from identification through closure or realization.\nEnsure contractual, technical, schedule, cost, quality, security, and other applicable requirements are understood and satisfied.\nDevelop, review, and finalize Statements of Work, specifications, budgets, proposals, and contract terms and conditions.\nSupport business development activities, including proposals, capture efforts, business planning, contract negotiations, modifications, and follow-on opportunities.\nPartner with engineering to establish technical concepts, criteria, and approaches for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nApply innovative technologies and solutions to address customer technical challenges.\nServe as the primary customer contact and lead program reviews covering cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and opportunities.\nBuild effective relationships with customers, government representatives, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.\nDirect suppliers and external organizations and manage government- and customer-furnished equipment, property, data, and information, as applicable.\nMeasure, analyze, and communicate program performance to customers, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.\nEnsure program personnel comply with contract scope, company policies, internal processes, and applicable industry standards.\nProtect proprietary technology and sensitive information.\nSupport the attraction, selection, retention, and development of management, professional, and technical personnel.\nContribute to near-term and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically 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 with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nExperience in program or project management, engineering leadership, business management, capture, proposals, or related technical functions.\nDemonstrated success managing complex programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk, resources, suppliers, and customer commitments.\nExperience developing and managing complex schedules and using Earned Value Management or comparable cost and schedule control methods.\nStrong understanding of business and financial principles and their application to program decisions and performance.\nKnowledge of the Defense Acquisition framework.\nAbility to coordinate multiple technologies and develop solutions aligned with program requirements.\nStrong communication, presentation, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work effectively with all levels of management, technical and support personnel, customers, government representatives, and prospective customers.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, including extended hours and travel as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree in a STEM discipline.\nIn-depth knowledge of electronic warfare, radio and networked communications, and RF/digital engineering.\nKnowledge of Department of Defense operations, including the operational and tactical use of electronic warfare, surveillance, intelligence, and information-exploitation systems.\nSystem-level technical or operational expertise in advanced sensors and technology development.\nExperience leading engineering or Integrated Program Teams.\nExperience with proposals, capture efforts, contract negotiations, contract modifications, and follow-on business development.\nExperience managing programs with complex technical, operational, and supplier interdependencies.\nExperience developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.\nActive Department of Defense Secret or higher security clearance.\n\nJob Category\n\nProgram/Project Management\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n118,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n207,750\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nNo\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-11-10T10:09:55.923Z","dateModified":"2026-11-10T10:09:55.923Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"48e71d16819ec06f6ae567c9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48e71d16819ec06f6ae567c9"}}