Program Planning & OPS Manager II

General Atomics

Herndon, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Applications Security, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Defense Intelligence, Electric Power Generation, Electromagnetism, Embedded Software, Employee Retention, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Genetics, Government, Human Resources, Intelligence Community, Interpersonal Skills, Laser Science, Leadership, Medical Conditions, Military, Operational Audit, Operational Control, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Software Development, System Integration (SI), Talent Management, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Herndon, VA

POSTED

Today

55348BR

Company:

General Atomics

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.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program and Planning Ops Manager to join our CSS group located in Herndon, VA. The CSS group provides innovative, cutting-edge, security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees provide a multi-disciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to incredibly challenging technical problems in the national security arena. Our areas of expertise are in spacecraft payload and system development (especially in the confines of implementing very large amounts of functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments); unique system development; ground control and operational software development; embedded software development; and unique cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Manage the development and coordination of operational plans, budgets, and schedules as well as manage the coordination of operational aspects for an organization.

+ Guide efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.

+ Serve as liaison between program/project management, project teams and administrative service departments on matters of importance.

+ Develop and coordinate operating procedures that are aligned with the strategic business and administrative objectives of the organization.

+ Conduct operational reviews of cost and service structures, productivity measures and delivery methods to achieve planned targets.

+ Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and for problem solving with program managers, project teams, and administrative services departments while developing solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality objectives, and company policies and procedures.

+ Manage and participate in the recruitment, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent needed to meet business objectives and organizational requirements.

+ Maintain 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. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

55348BR

Job Category:

Program/Project Management

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

Virginia

Clearance Level:

Top Secret (SCI access eligible)

Pay Range Low:

81,190

City:

Herndon

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

145,338

Recruitment Posting Title:

Program Planning and Ops Manager

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters in business administration, finance or a related field and nine or more years of progressive project administration experience with at least three of the years in an engineering or scientific environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

+ Must demonstrate detailed expertise of project planning and scheduling, as well as monitoring and reporting on these activities.

+ Experience in organizational and operational problem resolution is required.

+ Strong leadership, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also required as well as the ability to interpret and explain complex operational issues.

+ Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

+ Must also be able to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Management

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite
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.

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General Atomics

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