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(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.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nResponsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more Research and Development (R&D) program(s) contained at a single location.\nManage 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.\nLead cross functional technical team and diverse support team from a matrixed organization to meet program requirements.\nApply innovative technology and creative solutions to solve customer’s technical challenges.\nParticipate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.\nEnsure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.\nInteract with internal and external stakeholders at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues.\nAct as the primary customer contact for program activities, lead customer program reviews to include cost, schedule, and technical performance.\nManage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nParticipate 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.\nContribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.\nLead 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.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\n44247\nJob Qualifications:\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.\nRequires an in-depth technical knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW), radio communications, networked communication systems and RF/digital engineering.\nRequires knowledge of DoD operations to include operational/tactical use of EW and surveillance systems, intelligence and information exploitation.\nDemonstrates system level technical or operational expertise in advanced sensor system operation and technology development.\nDemonstrates 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.\nMust be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.\nStrong 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.\nCustomer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Tops Secret Security Clearance is required\n\nSalary:$112,320 - $205,058Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? 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