Program Manager III
General Atomics
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 Manager to lead a multi-year lithium hydride processing program supporting a national security mission for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this capacity, the Program Manager will hold full cost, schedule, technical delivery, and customer relationship accountability for a 10-year firm-fixed-price contract with annual options and redetermination periods, from demonstration through facility design, construction, commissioning, and sustained production. The Program Manager will report to the Manager, Concept Formulation, a profit-and-loss organization within GA-EMS Business Operations, and will serve as the primary program interface to the customer and GA-EMS executive management.
With broad latitude, this position exercises considerable independence in planning, directing, and controlling all phases of the program. Assignments are normally outlined only in terms of broad objectives, contract requirements, and financial targets. The successful candidate leads a cross-functional team of engineering, program control, and matrixed functional staff, directs subcontracted engineering, analytical, and construction partners, and works in close partnership with the program’s Chief Engineer, who serves as technical authority.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the Program Manager with full accountability for cost, schedule, technical delivery, and customer satisfaction on a 10-year firm-fixed-price NNSA program, including all contract milestones and deliverables.
- Owns the integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, and program baseline across demonstration, facility design and construction, commissioning, and production phases.
- Holds full accountability for program margin; partners with program control to maintain estimates at completion (EACs), track actuals against price, forecast cash flow, and identify margin erosion early.
- Enforces scope discipline by identifying out-of-scope requests and leading formal change proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and contract modifications with the contracts organization.
- Builds the cost, schedule, and technical basis for each annual option and redetermination period, positioning GA-EMS for option exercise and follow-on work.
- Leads monthly program reviews and executive reporting covering cost, schedule, technical progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Establishes and runs risk and opportunity management, including a live register, assigned owners, and funded mitigations.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the NNSA program office, contracting officer, and contracting officer’s representative; leads program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, and required customer reporting.
- Partners with the Chief Engineer to align technical execution, design reviews, and readiness reviews with contract and financial commitments.
- Directs subcontractors and suppliers, including facility design and construction partners and analytical laboratories, covering statement of work development, requirements flowdown, and performance surveillance.
- Ensures the program meets contract quality, ES&H, security, export control, and material accountability requirements in coordination with matrixed functional organizations.
- Maintains configuration and data management and delivers contract data requirements accurately and on time.
- Leads a cross-functional team of engineering, program control, and matrixed support staff; mentors engineers pursuing program management careers.
- Helps establish Concept Formulation’s program management practices, tools, and templates as the organization grows.
- Supports capture and proposal efforts, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), management volume authorship, and basis of estimate review.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive and classified information.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Performs 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.