Program Manager IV

General Atomics Global, 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.

General Atomics

Global supports the deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle management of these systems worldwide, including across the Indo-Pacific region.

This individual will lead the development and implementation of supply, logistics, and maintenance solutions in support of General Atomics Japan K.K. and broader Indo-Pacific operations. The role will focus on designing and executing sustainment architectures that maximize aircraft readiness, reduce turnaround time, and ensure efficient lifecycle support for General Atomics systems operating in the region.

Serving as a primary point of contact for sustainment-related program issues and customer interactions, this individual will coordinate closely with General Atomics Japan K.K., Indo-Pacific customers, and internal GA stakeholders. The position will support the preparation of sustainment concepts, proposals, business plans, work statements, and operating budgets related to logistics and maintenance. The individual will apply Lean Six Sigma and aviation maintenance expertise to improve readiness, reduce downtime, and enhance operational availability.

This position requires strong leadership, aviation maintenance and logistics experience, and the ability to operate effectively in joint, allied, and international environments across the Indo-Pacific.

Duties and Resposibilites

• Lead the development of Indo-Pacific sustainment architectures for General Atomics systems, with a primary focus on supporting General Atomics Japan K.K. operations.
• Design and implement supply, logistics, and maintenance solutions that optimize aircraft readiness, fleet availability, and lifecycle cost.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for sustainment-related program issues and customer interactions, including cost, schedule, readiness, and logistics performance.
• Coordinate closely with General Atomics Japan K.K. leadership to align sustainment strategies with local operational, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Direct the preparation of sustainment-focused proposals, business plans, work statements, and specifications, including operating budgets and sustainment-related contract terms and conditions.
• Lead program reviews with customers and internal stakeholders to discuss sustainment performance, including cost, schedule, technical, and readiness metrics.
• Identify sustainment and logistics issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources, process changes, or contract modifications.
• Develop and refine maintenance concepts of operations (CONOPS), including integration of manned and unmanned (UAV) systems into existing customer maintenance and logistics frameworks.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline maintenance workflows, reduce turnaround time, and improve operational availability across Indo-Pacific operations.
• Support the establishment and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance, supply, and logistics activities in the Indo-Pacific region, ensuring alignment with GA Global and GA Japan K.K. processes and trade controls compliance.
• Provide expert input to risk analyses and contingency plans addressing logistics, maintenance, and supply chain risks in forward-deployed and austere environments.
• Partner with GA executive management and GA Japan K.K. leadership to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for sustainment activities in the region.
• Support the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business by defining sustainment concepts, costed support packages, and logistics solutions that enhance customer value.
• Mentor and develop regional maintenance, logistics, and supply personnel as required, helping to build local capability and a robust leadership pipeline.
• Coordinate with joint and allied forces, as appropriate, to ensure interoperability and alignment of sustainment practices where GA systems operate alongside partner nation assets.
• Ensure that sustainment activities support compliance with applicable local laws, regulations, and GA policies, in coordination with GA Japan K.K. and GA Global compliance teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.