Business Area Manager

$125,810 - $229,670/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Area Manager (BAM) at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) plays a crucial role in overseeing the proposal process for the Advanced Programs Office. This position serves as a liaison between various departments, ensuring that proposals are prepared consistently and in compliance with company standards. The BAM is responsible for managing cross-functional projects, creating plans and budgets, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Work Authorization (DWA) leadership for program(s).
• Manage program resources to ensure WAM launch meets expectations for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provide proposal development oversight, management, and support to Program/Proposal Manager.
• Support the Program Manager on contract proposals and modifications requested by the customer.
• Collaborate and assist with development of proposals and manage resources to ensure proposal cost, schedule, and performance are achieved.
• Interact with stakeholders at various levels concerning contract proposals.
• Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the proposal.
• Provide Program Leadership with Contract and Financial Management by summarizing key contract and financial program elements.
• Create and provide budgeting support for Bid & Proposal (B&P), Direct Work Authorization (DWA), Independent Research and Development (IRAD), Overhead/Staffing, Capital, and Business Base requests.
• Support project plan(s) and manage resources to ensure project schedule, budget, funding management, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Provide integrated contract and financial management (quad chart review).
• Provide risk and opportunity management.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and assessment.
• Maintain current and long-term business base projections, coordinate internal/external major review preparations.
• Coordinate department and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field, with at least seven years in project management.
• Extensive understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided.
• Competitive salary range of $125,810 - $229,670 per year.