Army Propulsion Projects - Program Manager

This position reports to a Program Director within the Army P&L organization at GA-ASI and is responsible for the planning, management, and technical performance of propulsion-focused efforts supporting the U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle platform. In this role, the individual serves as the product manager for Gray Eagle propulsion systems.

The Gray Eagle propulsion product manager will lead well-defined engineering, production, and sustainment activities for Gray Eagle propulsion systems across the full product life cycle, This includes determining engine and propulsion hardware production needs based on projections from field operations and new aircraft production, and incorporating those needs into a line of balance and forecast orders with suppliers to meet engine needs and ensure the supply base maintains efficient production. Provides oversight of engineering activities related to operational engine issues in the field, product and component life extension, obsolescence management and customer qualification efforts.

The position holds significant budgetary and schedule responsibility, with high impact to MQ-1C business objectives and customer operations. The position typically accomplishes objectives across multiple organizational groups through subordinate managers and integrated product teams. A proven track record of successfully leading complex product or program efforts within a similarly complex organization, involving both suppliers, engineering, and customers, is highly desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the product manager for Gray Eagle propulsion systems, overseeing all phases of MQ-1C Gray Eagle propulsion support from conceptualization, development, and qualification through production, customer delivery, and field sustainment. Key responsibilities include planning a robust supply chain, competitive hardware acquisition, program planning, execution to schedule, and technical performance to ensure product quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Responsible for forecast management of Gray Eagle propulsion systems to support aircraft production line and field spares through line of balance and translating forecasts into planned orders with suppliers to meet engine needs while maintaining a cost effective and stable supply base.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management to ensure timely procurement, availability, and lifecycle support; address supplier performance, lead times, and material shortages to maintain program schedule and cost objectives.
• Lead efforts supporting fielded Gray Eagle systems, coordinating corrective actions for propulsion-related field issues, reliability concerns, component and subsystem obsolescence, and performance improvements in close collaboration with Army customers, GA-ASI field service teams, and depot/maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, systems engineering, logistics, and integrated product teams to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product development, testing, integration, modifications, and field upgrades.
• Act as the primary contact with internal and external representatives at various levels to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance, field performance, and sustainment status for Gray Eagle propulsion systems.
• Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, basis of estimates, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s) for Gray Eagle propulsion efforts. Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations, and modifications.
• Develop and maintain program plans, WBS dictionary, budget, schedules, risk registers, and resource allocations specific to Gray Eagle propulsion support on customer contracts or internal research and development efforts.
• Ensure the security of proprietary propulsion technology and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and controlled defense information.
• Contribute to the development of new Gray Eagle propulsion-related business opportunities and expansion of existing Army MQ-1C business, including upgrades, modifications, and follow-on sustainment efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, Army and DoD requirements, and regulatory guidelines relevant to Gray Eagle propulsion systems, sustainment, and supply chain.
• 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.