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Program Manager, AST OPM

General Atomics

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Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

$112,320 – $205,058 / year

Location:

Poway, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

23 September 2026

What they need


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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager for our Air Systems Training Operations Program Management (AST OPM) located in Poway, CA. The candidate must have prior military aviation maintenance training unit leadership experience to lead a new service offering with significant growth potential. In this role, the candidate will report to a Senior Program Manager and is responsible for the planning, institution, and management of newly created global training services that will become a key offering to domestic and international MQ-9 customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the establishment of regional training activities in step with customer fleet growth and training demand.
  • Manage the development and delivery of training programs for customer aircrew and maintenance personnel.
  • Develop business plans to establish training services as a profitable GA-ASI business area.
  • Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
  • Responsible for program(s) which represent new growth potential.
  • Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems.
  • Typically accomplishes objectives through matrixed support managers.
  • Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.

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

Job Qualifications

  • Typically 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.
  • 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.
  • 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,
  • Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Category

Program/Project Management

Experience Level

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

112,320

Pay Range High

205,058

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

Yes

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

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