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General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-Intelligence) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in real-time global situational awareness and battle management, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources across air, land, and sea. Our systems-including the widely used THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL platforms-support tens of thousands of users across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community and enable mission-critical national security operations.
We operate at the scale of global sensor networks-processing hundreds of thousands of observations per minute. Our architecture leverages technologies such as Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesa (which we designed and open-sourced) to deliver resilient, high-throughput systems that convert streaming data into operational advantage. Why GA-Intelligence?
At GA-Intelligence, we build real systems that operators rely on every day. We combine the credibility of a seasoned defense contractor with the agility and technical depth of a mission-driven software company. As a privately held organization, we make long-term decisions grounded in mission impact-not quarterly earnings cycles.
If you are motivated by complex systems, national security missions, and leading high-performing teams to deliver enduring capability, GA-Intelligence is where you belong.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale, mission-critical software development program supporting Intelligence Community customers.
This leader is accountable for overall program execution, customer partnership, financial performance, and delivery excellence. The role requires a technically grounded program manager who can engage confidently at the architectural level while maintaining disciplined execution of traditional program management responsibilities. What You'll Do
Own Program Execution & Accountability
* Serve as the single point of accountability for program cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
* Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and margin performance
* Ensure timely, accurate delivery of CDRLs and all contractual obligations
* Lead risk and opportunity management processes, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies
* Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and program execution plans
* Represent the program to senior company leadership and government stakeholdersPartner with the Government PMO
* Work directly with the Government Program Management Office to align on strategy, roadmap, and long-term mission objectives
* Translate high-level mission outcomes into executable program plans
* Provide transparent reporting on program health, risks, and performance
* Support contract modifications, growth initiatives, and strategic planning effortsLead Complex Software Delivery
* Develop and maintain working knowledge of system architecture at the box-diagram level, including major components, data flows, and integration points
* Engage engineering and technical leaders to understand trade-offs, risks, and technical dependencies
* Ensure technical decisions are aligned with contractual requirements and mission objectives
* Oversee cross-functional coordination across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and deployment teamsUnderstand the Mission & Domain
* Learn and internalize the operational mission context and intelligence domain
* Ensure the program's direction supports evolving customer needs and real-world operational requirements
* Build trusted relationships across Intelligence Community stakeholdersBuild and Lead High-Performing Teams
* Provide leadership, direction, and accountability across program management and technical teams
* Establish clear expectations and a culture of ownership and execution discipline
* Mentor and develop subordinate program managers and functional leads
* Foster collaboration across geographically distributed teamsWe 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 thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
* 10+ years of experience leading programs of increasing size and complexity
* 10+ years of experience in software or technical environments (technical leadership experience strongly preferred)
* Demonstrated success managing large-scale software development efforts
* Strong working knowledge of program management processes, budgeting, forecasting, and schedule management
* Experience delivering CDRLs and managing performance on government contracts
* Ability to engage credibly in technical discussions at the architectural (system-level) view
* Experience working directly with Intelligence Community customersPreferred Qualifications
* Experience working with both Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers
* PMP or PgMP certification
* Experience managing geographically distributed teams
* Familiarity with distributed systems, data platforms, cloud environments, and mission systems
* Prior experience managing complex, multi-team engineering organizations