Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager For Space EO / IR Payload

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. General Atomics is looking for a Deputy Program Manager for Space EO / IR Payload efforts within our Optical Sensor System Group in Acton, MA.

A Deputy Program Manager for Space Payloads supports a Program Manager in leading the development, testing, and delivery of space payloads, managing cross-functional teams, tracking budgets and schedules using EVMS, mitigating risks, and facilitating customer interaction and decision-making to ensure projects meet technical requirements and contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include managing finances, developing program plans, coordinating with engineering, supply chain and major subcontractors, and manufacturing, and serving as a liaison with government customers.

Job Qualifications :

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates 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.
• 6-9 years of relevant experience, ideally in the private sector; however, experience in public or semi-public organizations (e.g., Federally Funded Research and Development Centers such as MITRE or MIT Lincoln Laboratory) is also acceptable.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience required.
• Systems or specific engineering experience on satellites or satellite payloads, particularly with optical or laser payloads.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong 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.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and / or SCI Clearance is required.

Salary : $90,930 - $162,788

Travel Percentage Required : 0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided : Provided

US Citizenship Required? Yes

Clearance Required? Yes

Clearance Level : Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle : Onsite

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.