About this role
Job Summary
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
The Magnetic Fusion Energy division of the GA Energy Group supports a broad portfolio of research and development activities related to fusion energy technology, engineering, and science. The Program Planner role coordinates these activities to ensure that resource planning and communications provide users, customers, and other program participants with the information they need to be successful.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops schedules and plans, and coordinates operational aspects for assigned projects.
- Coordinates with other groups across MFE and Energy to collect, consolidate, and summarize program information in support of planning and decision-making by MFE senior leaders.
- Monitors and reviews project statuses; develops responsive plans to ensure objectives are met.
- Provides support for users of research facilities, including the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
- Assists in the collection of user and customer feedback, coordinating internal information distribution, and working with management to identify necessary actions.
- Supports the compilation of project and program reports, both internally and externally reported.
- Supports customer engagement across assigned projects.
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 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive professional experience in program planning, monitoring and scheduling. Equivalent education and/or professional experience in a fusion energy research environment may be substituted for this requirement.
- Must possess the ability to provide leadership in developing and communicating new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
- Must have good verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
- Must have good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties.
- Must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.