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Who We Are KPA helps automotive businesses keep their people safe, protect their operations, and stay ahead of regulatory change with our 3 Pillars for Complete Compliance: Software, Consulting, and Training. Since 1986, KPA has helped automotive businesses navigate the complexities of compliance. Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for seven years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it. Position Description: Ready to take your dealership experience to the next level — without the retail hours? KPA is looking for an experienced automotive F&I professional to join our growing team as an F&I Risk Management Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity for Finance Directors, Finance Managers, Finance Assistants, or dealership compliance professionals seeking a better work-life balance while staying connected to the automotive industry they know and love. Why KPA? Remote/home-office based position. Weekends and every major holiday off. No more dealership bell-to-bell hours or 7-day workweeks. Competitive salary + quarterly bonus opportunity. Company recognized as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work 7 years running. The industry's most trusted compliance partner for over 40 years. What you'll do: As an F&I Consultant, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to dealership clients by: Conducting onsite F&I compliance audits and deal reviews. Training dealership teams on state and federal compliance. Building strong relationships with dealer partners. Helping dealerships reduce risk and improve operational compliance. Advising on Advertising, Sales, and Finance regulations. What we're looking for: 5+ years of automotive dealership experience in F&I, sales compliance, accounting, or dealership operations. Strong understanding of dealership compliance and regulations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. Comfortable with travel throughout the assigned territory. Demonstrated integrity and ability to foster a strong compliance culture. Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology platforms and mobile applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and mobile devices. Location and Travel Expectations: This role is based from your home office with travel throughout the territory. This position will be based out of Temecula, Escondido, Carlsbad or Lake Elsinore. Daily travel to dealerships throughout Orange, Inland & San Diego Counties areas. Overnight travel may average approximately 10 nights per quarter. Physical Requirements: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Active driver’s license and insurance as required by law. Reliable transportation and ability to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day. Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery, vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety. Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound. Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations Ability to physically move in manners such as bending, crouching, reaching, and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds Ability to stay overnight in a hotel a total multiple weeks per quarter and fly on an airplane domestically. In addition the base salary, this position is eligible for a quarterly bonus plan estimated at an additional $10k-12k annually. Join a company where your dealership expertise is valued — while gaining the flexibility and balance that retail automotive often can’t provide. Don’t meet every job requirement? At KPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles. As a growing company KPA values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No-cost Mental Health Benefits. 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Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc. (SEUHO), a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a full-time IS Manager in San Marcos, CA. This position reports to the General Manager, IS. Job Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate with SEI to develop and execute business unit IT strategies. Build strong working relationships with SEI group staff. Work with U.S. and Japan management to develop and execute IT strategies and operations. Set goals, track metrics, allocate resources, and adjust plans as needed. Prepare documentation to support implementation and business requirements. Communicate with SEI Japan in English and/or Japanese, as needed. Supervise the IT team. Support hiring, training, coaching, development, and discipline for IT team members. Build strong team communication and working relationships. Delegate responsibilities, coordinate schedules, and support team goals and operations. Evaluate performance and provide feedback to improve team effectiveness. Assign staff and resources based on priorities and workload. Manage IT projects. Define project requirements, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables. Manage projects from planning through completion to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Create project documentation, work breakdown structures, and activity plans. Report project status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders in a timely manner. Plan and implement process and procedure improvements. Work with local staff to gather requirements and identify business benefits. Document change scope for development and support teams. Work with management to calculate ROI and obtain approvals. Coordinate testing and document results. Track ROI and other metrics to evaluate results. Qualifications Essential Skills Strong accuracy, attention to detail, communication, multitasking, and vendor relationship skills. Ability to communicate in English and/or Japanese, including speaking, reading, and writing. Ability to present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing assignments. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions. Ability to raise issues proactively and in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good judgment, flexibility, initiative, and discretion. Ability to maintain records and follow applicable laws, policies, procedures, and practices. Supervisory / Leadership Strong leadership skills, including problem solving, organization, resource management, and timely completion of critical tasks. Supervisory and management experience. Strong communication skills. Ability to apply knowledge and common sense to written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions. Ability to manage problems with several variables and limited standardization. Education & Work Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, 10–15 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with general office equipment and Microsoft Office applications. Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and/or Visual Basic .NET. Experience managing relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, and/or PostgreSQL. Basic infrastructure and networking experience. Experience implementing and managing business applications, including ERP, CRM, MES, and related systems. Work Environment & Physical Demands Work may be required outside normal business hours, including weekends, as needed. Travel is required, including occasional domestic and international travel to locations such as Mexico, Brazil, and Japan by plane or car. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The employee frequently sits and occasionally stands, walks, uses hands and fingers, and reaches with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to read and analyze information in hard copy and on a computer screen, including visual measurements or identification. The employee must be able to communicate with business partners by telephone. The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives. About Sumitomo Electric Group Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric). SEUHO is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone. THE OPPORTUNITY At Chipotle, we’ve created a better place to eat and work. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path – over 80% of our managers were promoted from Crew. We prepare real food by hand every day in our restaurants. No freezers, microwaves or can openers to be found. We’ll provide the training you need to feel confident working at any station – grill, cashier, prep, salsa and expo. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it’s up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. So, whether you have experience as a dishwasher, cashier, server, host, bartender, cook, prep cook or no experience at all, we’re always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to meet you! See more details below and apply today. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year) Free food (yes, really FREE) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Digital Tips Paid time off Holiday closures Competitive compensation Full and part-time opportunities Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as Crew) WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE A friendly, enthusiastic attitude Passion for helping and serving others (both customers and team members) Desire to learn how to cook (a lot) Be at least 16 years old Ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location PAY TRANSPARENCY Below is the base pay range for this position, which is also eligible for digital tips. Actual base pay may vary depending on skill level, experience and/or education. In addition to base pay, Chipotle offers a competitive benefits package. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details. $20.00–21.00 WHO WE ARE Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com. Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices at all levels of the organization without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a values-driven, people-first company, we are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have the opportunity to realize their full potential. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.
JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibility for this position will be focused on building and maintaining strong customer service & support relationships with Marki’s key customers. This role involves close interaction with our key customers including, but not limited to, quoting, order review & entry, and cross-functional/inter-departmental collaboration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Intake and process customer requests for quotations, including accurate pricing, lead times and any other special/exception items. Customer vetting, creation, setup and maintenance in the ERP system, including End Use/End User approval and maintenance. Review, process, and manage Government Priority Rated Orders (DPAS), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, proper identification within the ERP system, prioritization, internal communication, and coordination with Planning, Production, and Shipping to meet government requirements. Customer support in assigned geographic area and strong ability to back-up/cover other team members (domestic and international customers), when needed. Build and maintain a strong partnership with the outside sales team, manufacturing sales reps, and resellers, Distribution Channels and Exporters to provide exceptional customer service and timely communication. Coordinate with Program Management, Legal, and the Marki Operations Teams to ensure to ensure customer requirements are properly documented, agreed upon and executed. Cross-functional coordination with key Marki teams to problem solve, primarily customer issues while working under methodical guidelines Provide documentation of processes and procedures, as requested. Cross-training with the internal team, as needed. Proactively summarize and report to management, if/when escalation is needed. Track, update, and maintain Backlog REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience 7-10 minimum work experience required in customer service/key account management TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Strong written and verbal communications skills Sales support and administration required Previous export compliance experience, highly preferred Experience in managing Custom & HiRel product markets highly desired, but not required Ability to adapt to change and manage demands on time Self-motivated and driven, takes initiative, and works well independently, and attention to detail Flexible, dependable and organized Motivated to learn and provide recommendations for improvement Computer skills required (intermediate/advanced): ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs Able to perform repetitive tasks with high degree of accuracy Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities; generate and analyze data quickly and efficiently to meet time-to-market needs. Experience in software programming such as C, Python, Matlab, and other common measurement automation and analysis tools. Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere. CORE COMPETENCIES Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes. Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone. Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action. Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up. Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991. At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers. Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including: Holiday pay Paid Time Off (4 weeks) Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) matching Profit-sharing Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan College Loan Subsidy Program Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.
Job Summary: The Program Manager, Special Markets is responsible for driving the successful adoption, implementation, and growth of Zest products and educational programs across Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), and other strategic partner channels. This role serves as the primary liaison between Zest and partner organizations, ensuring seamless onboarding, clinical education, provider engagement, and ongoing account development. The Program Manager collaborates closely with Commercial, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, and Business Development teams to develop scalable educational initiatives, support strategic partnerships, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert on Zest products, clinical workflows, and educational solutions while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the dental ecosystem. Essential Job Functions: DSO/GPO Education Liaison: Serve as the dedicated liaison between Zest Education and DSO/GPO clinical leadership teams across all active partnership tiers. Full-Arch Implant Support Solutions – Training Program Development: Co-develop scalable full-arch implant programs with DSO clinical leaders, integrating Zest clinical protocols into partner education platforms. DSO Onboarding Education Pathway: Manage a structured educational onboarding pathway for newly contracted DSO/GPO accounts to accelerate adoption and growth. Drive provider-level adoption of implant-supported full-arch workflows through DSO-branded education initiatives powered by Zest content. CE Portfolio Cross-Leveraging: Leverage the Zest CE portfolio to expand provider participation, increase engagement, and enhance product visibility across partner networks. Stalled Account Re-Engagement: Identify and close educational gaps within underperforming accounts through targeted clinical engagement and customized interventions. Implant Manufacturer & Dental Lab Liaison: Build collaborative relationships with implant manufacturer partners and dental laboratories to support educational expansion initiatives for designated Special Markets channels. Special Markets Business Development Alignment: Collaborate with Special Markets Business Development to embed education into all new DSO partnership onboarding strategies. Event Representation & Support: Represent Zest at DSO summits, conferences, and CE events as the education-commercial bridge for strategic partner engagement. Support GPO Digital Marketing Cadence: Collaborate with Zest’s marketing team to ensure relevant, updated product spotlights, newsletter content, vendor portal updates, and new member engagement. Maintain current knowledge of DSO organizational structures, education priorities, and clinical decision-making processes. Coordinate with Clinical, Commercial Strategy, Operations, and Marketing to ensure educational content remains current, compliant, and differentiated. Support new DSO partnership launches with educational infrastructure and onboarding resources. Contribute to leadership reporting cadences related to engagement, adoption, and pipeline development. Stay informed on full-arch implant trends, emerging DSO market dynamics, and CE regulatory requirements. Works cross-functionally with marketing, information technology, engineering, operations, and other departments to provide and interpret the voice of the customer and market insight to influence the development of products and services that will address challenges in the designated Special Markets channel to optimize the customer experience. Acts as a role model in demonstrating a Culture of Accountability and preferred market image. Interacts with the Commercial team to inform, collaborate, and execute on agreed-upon plans and activities to increase overall enterprise value. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in Marketing, Business Administration, or a health-related field. At least one year of previous experience in a Dental Service Organization setting is strongly preferred. Previous work experience must demonstrate experience in evaluating, designing, and implementing office processes in dental service organizations and/or dental offices that are administrative, economic (e.g., revenue), and clinical in nature. Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up are strong requirements of this position. Strong business systems and analytics acumen to include AI, internet, Microsoft, Google, and other applicable business applications. Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems. Competencies: Demonstrates ownership and accountability for meeting company key results. Ability to design implementation plans from disparate sources of data, implement and evaluate results, make changes, control outcomes, and deliver on expected results. Communicate effectively both written and verbal; lead and influence others effectively and appropriately. Display good judgment and effectively deliver difficult messages. Ability to analyze both legal and business situations,identify business and contractual considerations, extract critical elements for the decision-making process, present alternatives as appropriate, with associated risks, escalate as appropriate, and describe the recommended solution for the business directly with customers and internal stakeholders. Physical Requirement: Performing the duties of this job regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, hearing/listening, repetitive hand movement, grasping, and reaching. Vision requirements include the ability for close vision, to adjust focus, and to color code. Mental Requirement: This role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while exercising sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and executive presence, particularly in high-pressure or complex situations. The ability to analyze information, make timely decisions, adapt to changing business needs, and lead through ambiguity is essential. Travel Requirements: This position will be required to travel primarily domestically up to 50% of the time to other sites, including physician offices, trade-show facilities, corporate offices, and/or regional education venues. Frequent overnight trips will be required. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This job description is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional Informatics R&D programs involving software-intensive medical products, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) deployed on electro-mechanical systems or cloud platforms. This role owns end-to-end program outcomes across multiple related programs, releases, product lines, or platform capabilities, driving execution, alignment, and decision-making in a regulated medical device environment. The Senior Program Manager operates at both strategic and tactical levels, managing cross-program dependencies, influencing roadmap priorities, aligning and balancing across stakeholder expectations, and ensuring predictable delivery across programs. To be successful the ideal candidate would be able to operate across ambiguity and detail — thinking across programs and portfolios while engaging deeply enough to keep execution moving with rigor, clarity, and accountability. Role Scope The Senior Program Manager owns execution and outcomes across multiple related programs, releases, product lines, or platform capabilities. This role is accountable for delivery predictability, cross-program alignment, dependency management, and resolution of systemic execution risks. This includes: Owning delivery outcomes across related programs, releases, or product areas. Managing cross-program dependencies, sequencing, risks, resources, and tradeoffs. Influencing roadmap, release, and prioritization decisions. Monitoring and analyzing project trends to predict future operationational risks and mitigations. Driving alignment across functional leaders, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Facilitating decisions under ambiguity where priorities, constraints, or decision criteria may differ. Helping mature program management standards, planning discipline, operating cadence, decision frameworks, and cross-functional accountability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead complex cross-functional Informatics R&D programs involving software, systems engineering, data platforms, cloud technologies, medical device software, and related informatics capabilities. Build and maintain integrated program plans covering scope, milestones, schedules, dependencies, resources, risks, decisions, execution priorities, and cross-program tradeoffs. Drive program execution through regular operating cadence, clear status reporting, decision tracking, risk management, dependency management, and timely escalation. Coordinate deliverables across software engineering, systems engineering, data and informatics, product management, regulatory, quality, verification and validation, clinical, operations, and other stakeholder groups. Lead core team meetings, program reviews, and planning discussions, ensuring actions, owners, decisions, risks, and open issues are clearly captured and followed through to closure. Lead programs involving SaMD and SiMD products deployed on electro-mechanical systems or cloud platforms, ensuring execution aligns with applicable design controls, quality system expectations, regulatory strategy, and controlled documentation processes. Partner with Systems Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality to coordinate development, verification, validation, risk management, and regulatory deliverables. Manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs across related products, releases, and platform capabilities. Drive timely decision-making under ambiguity, including alignment on priorities, sequencing, tradeoffs, risks, and resource constraints. Support and influence roadmap, release, and portfolio planning for multiple related projects or product lines. Help mature Informatics R&D operating practices, including program management standards, planning discipline, execution cadence, decision frameworks, and cross-functional accountability. Use modern project planning, development support, and collaboration tools to create visibility, manage execution, track dependencies, and support decision-making. Communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs, recommendations, and decisions clearly to functional leaders, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this role. Experience leading cross-functional project or program teams through product development, release planning, execution, and delivery in an R&D, engineering, technology, or product development environment. Experience leading programs involving multiple cross-functional teams, related product releases, platform capabilities, or cross-product dependencies. Experience managing complex schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and deliverables across multiple functions. Experience operating in ambiguous environments where scope, priorities, technical constraints, business needs, or regulatory considerations may evolve over time. Experience working in a structured or regulated product development environment with formal planning, documentation, change control, decision tracking, and cross-functional governance. Experience supporting software-intensive products; experience with medical device software, SaMD, SiMD, embedded software, cloud-connected platforms, data platforms, imaging systems, AI/ML-enabled products, or other regulated software products is preferred. Familiarity with medical device quality and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 13485, FDA design controls, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, cybersecurity/security risk management, or related standards and processes is preferred. Experience with Agile, hybrid Agile/waterfall, phase-gate, design-control-based, or other structured development models. Experience with modern project planning, development support, and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Jira Product Discovery, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or similar systems. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build alignment, drive accountability, and facilitate decisions in a cross-functional environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear executive-level updates, decision summaries, program reviews, and action-oriented meeting outputs. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ambiguity into actionable plans. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing business, technical, and resource constraints. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline with minimum 8 years of experience required. Prior experience in project management, program management, technical program management, product development, systems engineering, or a related role supporting complex product development required. Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar project/program management certification preferred. Experience with internationally deployed teams would be considered a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws. For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable). At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Salary Range Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $146,000 to $155,000 Full-Time Annual Salary
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support execution of cross-functional Informatics R&D programs involving software-intensive medical products, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) deployed on electro-mechanical systems or cloud platforms. This role is responsible for driving disciplined execution within defined program or project scope, ensuring that work is planned, tracked, and delivered with clarity and accountability in a regulated medical device environment. The Program Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, maintains visibility into execution status, and ensures that deliverables, risks, decisions, and action items are actively managed. To be successful the ideal candidate would be organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to keep cross-functional teams aligned on priorities, commitments, execution risks, and next steps. Role Scope The Program Manager owns execution tracking and coordination for defined projects or programs with established objectives, timelines, and constraints. This role is accountable for maintaining execution discipline, creating transparency, and ensuring that assigned work progresses with clarity, ownership, and appropriate escalation. This includes: Maintaining project or program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and action items. Coordinating cross-functional deliverables across technical, regulatory, quality, clinical, product, and operational stakeholders. Ensuring meetings, plans, decisions, and follow-up actions are documented and driven to closure. Identifying and solving execution gaps, open decisions, risks, and unresolved dependencies. Escalating issues in a timely and constructive manner to support on-time, on-scope execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manage defined Informatics R&D projects or programs involving software, systems engineering, data platforms, cloud technologies, medical device software, and related informatics capabilities. Build and maintain project or program plans covering scope, milestones, schedules, dependencies, deliverables, risks, decisions, and action items. Coordinate program execution through regular status reporting, meeting cadence, action tracking, decision tracking, risk tracking, and issue escalation. Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across software engineering, systems engineering, data and informatics, product management, regulatory, quality, verification and validation, clinical, operations, and other stakeholder groups. Lead core team meetings and planning discussions, ensuring actions, owners, decisions, risks, and open issues are documented and followed through to closure. Support programs involving SaMD and SiMD products deployed on electro-mechanical systems or cloud platforms, ensuring execution follows applicable design controls, quality system expectations, regulatory plans, and controlled documentation processes. Partner with Systems Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality to coordinate development, verification, validation, risk management, and regulatory deliverables. Track scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs within assigned projects or programs. Support roadmap, release, and portfolio planning activities by providing accurate project status, schedule, risk, and dependency information. Use modern project planning, development support, and collaboration tools to create visibility, manage execution, track dependencies, and support decision-making. Communicate project or program status, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to core teams, functional managers, and program leadership. Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this role. Experience supporting or leading cross-functional project or program teams through product development, release planning, execution, and delivery in an R&D, engineering, technology, or product development environment. Experience managing schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, action items, and deliverables across multiple functions. Experience working in a structured or regulated product development environment with formal planning, documentation, change control, decision tracking, and cross-functional coordination. Experience supporting software-intensive products; experience with medical device software, SaMD, SiMD, embedded software, cloud-connected platforms, data platforms, imaging systems, AI/ML-enabled products, or other regulated software products is preferred. Familiarity with medical device quality and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 13485, FDA design controls, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, cybersecurity/security risk management, or related standards and processes is preferred. Experience with Agile, hybrid Agile/waterfall, phase-gate, design-control-based, or other structured development models. Experience with modern project planning, development support, and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Jira Product Discovery, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or similar systems. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work, build alignment, follow up on commitments, and escalate issues appropriately. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear status updates, meeting summaries, action logs, and decision records. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn plans, risks, and open issues into actionable follow-up. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing business, technical, and resource constraints. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline with 5 years of experience required. Prior experience in project management, program management, technical program management, product development, systems engineering, or a related role supporting complex product development required. PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar project/program management certification preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws. For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable). At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Salary Range Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $117,000 to $125,000 Full-Time Annual Salary
Description Under general direction of the Director of Payroll, the Payroll Specialist will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering and processing payroll, calculating wages, and making payments in a deadline-driven environment. The Payroll Specialist works closely with Human Resources and must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information. Distinguishing Characteristics This position is distinguished by its responsibility for the full range of payroll preparation, processing, payment, and reporting in an accurate and timely manner. The ideal candidate will also have experience entering data with attention to detail, have good math skills to make the necessary calculations, and will be a thorough professional with good communication skills and be able to carry out all payroll procedures with speed and accuracy. A successful candidate will also have experience with modern Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and have the ability to be a subject matter expert (SME) on timekeeping and payroll applications. Supervision Received and Exercised This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Payroll and exercises no supervisory authority. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted. Working Conditions Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required. Examples of Duties Essential Functions Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Enters and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, garnishments, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions, withholding, and other information. Analyzes time sheet data and verifies with supervisors and managers as needed to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Collects and reviews all incoming payroll changes. Reviews, responds, and implements employee garnishments. Ensures proper processing of payroll, including deductions following wage and hour laws, taxes (local, state, and federal), benefits, contributions, and other deductions. Transmits direct deposit files, wires, and transmissions through NCTD’s banking institution; prints and distributes payroll checks and direct deposit stubs. Prepares manual checks and calculations and issues or reissues physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or for employee separations. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports and documents to include the District’s payroll tax returns, W2s, CalPERS, Railroad Retirement, and State Controller’s Office reports. Files, maintains, and archives electronic and paper payroll records in a secure and confidential manner. Prepares journal entries to adjust or correct payroll entries. Prepares reconciliations and summarized reports of payroll data. Coordinates with NCTD Human Resources, CalPERS, Railroad Retirement Pension, and other payroll-related business partners to implement or modify data or payment submission and retrieval processes. Provides internal and external customer service. Responds to routine requests for payroll information within scope of authority, referring more complex questions and requests to the appropriate staff member. Provides payroll forms and reviews completed forms for accuracy. Recommends changes and enhancements to the payroll system which includes reports, procedural changes, and internal system control. Assists in developing, testing, and implementing changes to the payroll system by collaborating with Information Technology Services employees. Provides payroll knowledge, input, and tests new processes to ensure they work properly. Participates and provides data to internal and external auditors as they relate to payroll. Applies appropriate governmental laws, NCTD regulations, and contractual rules and regulations to financial/accounting transactions as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field. Five (5) years prior similar experience, with a minimum of two (2) years direct payroll experience. Experience with an automated payroll system is highly desirable. **A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered. Certificates/Licenses Possess payroll certifications and/or other relevant certifications preferred. Possession of and the ability to maintain a California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the preceding 36-month period, and no DUI violations in the prior 7 years. Maintain compliance with the District’s policies regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics. General Requirements Strong knowledge of principles of payroll cycle along with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the preparation, processing, and reporting of payroll and personnel records. Strong knowledge of tax withholding, voluntary deductions, garnishments, and supplemental insurance. Knowledge of payroll benefits (i.e. retirement, 457, 401(a), CalPERS). Federal and state laws dealing with employee benefits (i.e. FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI). Knowledge of and the ability to appropriately apply basic math and accounting principles, procedures, and techniques. Demonstrated above-average proficiency in computer software programs, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, and automated payroll processing systems. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as JD Edwards is strongly desired. Intermediate- to advanced-level experience with Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to experience with pivot tables, conditional formulas, VLOOKUPs, and nesting functions. Ability to think critically and work independently, with an unwavering attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to gather, organize, and analyze information, develop sound conclusions, and synthesize concepts. Ability to work effectively under pressure, multi-task, and organize workflow so as to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines. Exceptional relationship-building skills to deal effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop, prepare, and audit payroll reporting. Strong reading and comprehension skills, including the ability to understand and comply with federal and state regulations. Supplemental Information Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must possess the ability to use the phone and computer for extended periods, manual dexterity to complete clerical functions and work with office equipment, and lift equipment up to 25 pounds on a daily basis. The employee must be able to hear, see, and communicate verbally to exchange information. The employee must be able to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right of way. The employee may be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals. The employee must be able to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand. Machines/Tools/Equipment Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone. Ability to carry and operate a mobile on-call device. Application Information: All applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com/careers. A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Salary based upon experience, not to exceed midpoint of stated range. NCTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Retirement: NCTD participates in the CalPERS retirement program with a benefit formula of 1.5% @ 65 for PEPRA new members. Benefits are calculated based on your age at retirement, the number of years of service credit with CalPERS and the average of your monthly compensation over the past 36 months (36 months average highest hourly pay rate). 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: NCTD offers a Voluntary Deferred Compensation Savings Plan through VOYA Financial Services. Employees are eligible to enroll any time after the date of hire. The plan allows you to contribute pre-tax and/or post-tax dollars into selected funds of your choice. The plan also allows you to:Contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSCatch-up plan for those 50+ of up to amount specified annually by the IRSIs portable, can be rolled over into another qualified retirement planEmployer match into a 401(a) account (50% up to 8% of employee compensation; Max NCTD contribution of 4%)Medical Insurance: NCTD offers a rich variety of HMO and PPO plans to choose from and contributes towards your monthly medical premiums, if the coverage you select costs more than the amount NCTD contributes, then payroll deductions will be withheld on a pre-tax basis. Dental Insurance: NCTD offers two different dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents (HMO and PPO) from a reliable dental insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plans. Both plans are part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums). Vision Insurance: NCTD offers vision services for employees and their eligible dependents through a reliable vision insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plan. The plan is part of NCTD’s cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums). The benefits include:$10.00 co-pay for Annual ExamNo charge for standard lenses every 12 months$125 retail allowance for frames every 2 years; OR $125 toward the contact lens.Life Insurance: NCTD cares for its employees, and thus provides at no cost to the employee group life insurance in the amount of $50,000 (coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accelerated Death benefits). Additional life insurance is available for you and your eligible dependents at your expense. * Tax reporting is required for any amounts over $50,000, per IRS guidelines. Supplemental life insurance coverage premiums are deducted on a post-tax basis.Long Term Disability Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. You may elect units of $100 up to 60% of your hourly wage to a maximum of $6,000/month. Deductions are post-tax, coverage 24/7, limitations or exclusions, and benefits are payable to age 65 or for two years (whichever is longer).Flexible Spending Account Plan: NCTD offers two core FSA plans and two Commuter plans. Health Care and Dependent Care plans are “Use It OR Lose It” calendar year plans (Jan. 1st – Dec. 31st). The Commuter Transit and Parking plans do not have a “use it or lose it” policy. Plans are as follows:Health Care Spending Account:May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSDependent Care Spending Account:May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS (including limitations if married)Commuter Transit Accounts:May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRSDisability Insurance: Employees contribute to California State Disability Insurance (SDI). The current contribution rate is 1.1% of earnings and is totally paid by the employee. After the 7-day waiting period, SDI pays a percentage of employee’s salary up to a maximum of $1,540.00per week, for up to 52 weeks. SDI may be coordinated with Paid Time Off (PTO).Accident Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary accident insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependents for a flat monthly rate. Deductions are post-tax.Critical Illness Insurance: NTD offers voluntary Critical Illness insurance. You may elect coverage up to $10,000 in increments of $2,500, for you and between $2,500 - $5,000 for your dependents, not to exceed 50% of coverage amount. Deductions are post-tax.Administrative Holidays: NCTD recognizes 10 paid holidays per year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PTO (Paid Time Off): All NCTD Regular, Probationary, and Limited-Term employees shall receive Paid Time Off (PTO). PTO shall be taken at reasonable times approved by the employee’s supervisor.PTO shall be earned equally in each pay period during the year in accordance with the following schedule, based on the number of years of NCTD service completed: Tier 1: 0.00-1.99 Years of Service-120 Hours Per YearTier 2: 2.00-4.99 Years of Service-184Hours Per YearTier 3: 5.00-7.99 Years of Service-240Hours Per YearTier 4: 8.00-19.99 Years of Service-272Hours Per YearTier 5: 20.00 Years of Service-280Hours Per YearTransportation Passes: All NCTD employees receive an identification “PRONTO Card” which can be used to ride the following NCTD/MTS transit services (BREEZE, FLEX, SPRINTER, COASTER, MTS Bus, Trolley) at no charge. Eligible family members also receive a pass for NCTD public transportation at no charge (paratransit excluded).Bereavement Leave: NCTD offers paid bereavement leave. Employee Assistance Plan:The EAP offers assistance in areas such as:Emotional SupportWork/Life BalanceFamily CarePlease contact Human Resources should you have any questions regarding NCTD Benefits.
Executive Life Manager Private Executive Office & Household Location: Encinitas / Carlsbad, CA Role Type: Full-Time Reports to: Principal About the Role This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. This role sits at the intersection of executive support, personal assistance, household management, family logistics, project management, and proactive life management. The Executive Life Manager serves as a trusted partner to a busy executive and parent, helping create order, ease, and momentum across every aspect of life. You will oversee day-to-day operations for the Principal's work, home, personal commitments, and family logistics while anticipating needs before they arise. The right person does not wait to be told what to do. They notice. They anticipate. They take initiative. They think several steps ahead. Success in this role means creating an environment where details are handled, priorities move forward, and the Principal can focus her energy on what matters most. This role is ideal for someone who: Loves organizing people, projects, and systems Naturally notices what needs attention before others do Thrives on creating calm from complexity Finds fulfillment in helping others operate at their highest level Takes ownership rather than waiting for instructions Is highly trustworthy, discreet, and dependable Enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution You will become a trusted partner responsible for helping manage not only a calendar, but an entire ecosystem. The Opportunity The Executive Life Manager is responsible for ensuring the Principal's professional, personal, household, and family responsibilities are managed with exceptional care, attention to detail, and foresight. You will work across five core areas: Executive Support & Communication Management Personal & Household Operations Family & Child Logistics Proactive Planning & Life Management Research, Procurement & Decision Support This role requires flexibility, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and a genuine desire to help others thrive. Availability outside traditional business hours may occasionally be required based on the Principal's schedule and needs. 1. Executive Support & Communication Management You help the Principal stay focused on the highest-value priorities by managing communications, scheduling, coordination, and administrative details. Responsibilities Manage and maintain a dynamic calendar Coordinate meetings, appointments, and logistics Monitor, organize, and respond to emails when appropriate Draft communications and correspondence Track commitments, action items, and follow-up tasks Make phone calls and coordinate with vendors, service providers, and contacts Schedule professional and personal appointments Anticipate upcoming needs based on the Principal's schedule Ensure important details never fall through the cracks Success in this area means the Principal always knows what matters most and can trust that details are being handled. 2. Personal & Household Operations You are responsible for helping the home operate smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with the Principal's values. Responsibilities Run errands and manage household tasks Coordinate home maintenance and service providers Organize household systems and spaces Purchase supplies and household necessities Handle returns, exchanges, and deliveries Manage gift purchasing and special occasions Support meal planning and meal preparation Maintain household inventories Organize home offices, storage spaces, and family areas Create systems that reduce clutter and improve efficiency The Principal values a lifestyle that is environmentally conscious, thoughtful, and minimalist. You will help ensure household decisions and systems reflect those values. 3. Family & Child Logistics You will provide logistical support that helps family life run smoothly. Responsibilities Coordinate school and activity schedules Assist with transportation needs Manage family-related appointments and logistics Coordinate supplies, purchases, and preparations for activities Assist with childcare-related administrative tasks Support planning for camps, activities, vacations, and special events Help create consistency and organization around family routines This role is not intended to be a full-time childcare position. Rather, it provides thoughtful operational support that creates ease and stability for both the Principal and her child. 4. Proactive Planning & Life Management The most important aspect of this role is not what is assigned—it is what is anticipated. Responsibilities Identify needs before they become problems Maintain and manage ongoing task lists Track deadlines, commitments, and priorities Follow up on open projects and pending action items Anticipate scheduling, travel, household, and family needs Create systems that save time and reduce stress Improve processes and efficiencies across all areas of life Manage projects from start to finish with minimal oversight Serve as a trusted operational thought partner You should constantly be asking: "What will she need next?" Success in this area means the Principal rarely has to remember, follow up, or chase loose ends. 5. Research, Procurement & Decision Support You are responsible for helping the Principal make thoughtful, informed decisions that align with her goals, values, preferences, and budget. Before beginning any project, purchase, or recommendation, you seek to understand the Principal's specific needs. You ask thoughtful questions first and conduct research second. You do not simply gather information. You evaluate options, identify tradeoffs, negotiate favorable outcomes, and present clear recommendations. Responsibilities Begin projects by understanding the Principal's goals, priorities, preferences, and constraints Conduct comprehensive research before making recommendations Evaluate options based on quality, value, aesthetics, sustainability, longevity, and cost Obtain and compare multiple quotes when appropriate Negotiate pricing, discounts, upgrades, and favorable terms Advocate for the best possible value on purchases and services Identify opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality Present concise recommendations with supporting rationale Build relationships with trusted vendors and service providers Oversee purchases and projects through completion Examples Researching window blinds by evaluating quality, warranties, materials, aesthetics, and pricing across multiple vendors rather than simply accepting the first quote Negotiating discounts or improved terms with contractors and service providers Researching home organization solutions that align with a minimalist lifestyle Comparing camps, activities, programs, or service providers based on the family's specific needs Identifying environmentally conscious products and solutions whenever possible Success in this area means the Principal feels confident that recommendations have been thoroughly researched, carefully evaluated, and aligned with her values. Who You Are Exceptionally Organized Strong attention to detail Excellent follow-through Highly reliable and accountable Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Naturally systems-oriented Proactive & Resourceful You see what needs to be done and do it You take initiative without being asked You solve problems independently You take ownership of outcomes Strategic & Analytical Excellent researcher and critical thinker Comfortable evaluating multiple options and making recommendations Skilled negotiator who can confidently advocate for better pricing and outcomes Naturally curious and asks questions before making assumptions Able to quickly understand another person's preferences and decision-making criteria Presents recommendations, not just information Service-Oriented You genuinely enjoy helping others thrive. You find satisfaction in creating calm, organization, and ease for the people you support. Warm, professional, and emotionally intelligent Strong judgment and discretion Excellent communication skills Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people Values Match Environmentally conscious Minimalist mindset High integrity No drama or false urgency Kind, direct, and trustworthy Comfortable receiving feedback Committed to excellence in both big and small details Requirements 3+ years of executive assistant, personal assistant, household manager, concierge, operations, or related experience Exceptional organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent technology proficiency Valid driver's license and clean driving record Reliable transportation Ability to transport the Principal when needed Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Flexibility to work around changing priorities and schedules Availability outside traditional business hours may occasionally be required based on the Principal's schedule and needs Compensation & Benefits Annual Compensation: Up to $70,304 annually based on experience and responsibilities Paid time off Health benefits Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related driving Opportunity for compensation growth based on performance Flexible and varied work environment Opportunity to become a trusted long-term partner What Success Looks Like Six months into this role: The Principal's calendar, communications, and commitments run smoothly. The home feels organized, calm, and well-managed. Family logistics are coordinated seamlessly. Important tasks are completed before reminders are needed. Decisions are supported by thoughtful research and strong recommendations. Costs are optimized through careful evaluation and negotiation. The Principal spends more time focused on high-value work, relationships, and wellbeing. You create peace of mind, not just productivity.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), 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. As a Software Engineering Supervisor at General Atomics, you will lead a high-performing team of software engineers developing and delivering advanced software solutions for world-leading aerospace and defense systems. Your work will directly support mission-critical capabilities deployed in complex operational environments, contributing to technologies that have meaningful real-world impact. In this role, you will guide your team across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through integration, verification, and release—within a disciplined engineering environment. You will oversee development and delivery across multiple system configurations and operational scenarios, ensuring rigorous configuration management, robust system integration, and controlled, traceable software releases. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, test organizations, and program leadership to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality software for integrated hardware-software platforms. This position requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to industry-leading aerospace and defense products while advancing both your leadership capabilities and technical depth within a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, including task assignment, technical guidance, and performance feedback. Coordinate development activities across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. Support planning and execution of software releases across multiple system or customer configurations. Ensure engineering work aligns with configuration management processes, release procedures, and quality standards. Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies. Coordinate cross-functional activities with systems engineering, test, integration labs, and program management. Support software integration and troubleshooting within lab, simulation, and operational environments. Participate in technical reviews including design reviews, code reviews, and test readiness reviews. Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability. Act as the primary point of contact for external engineering teams, program management, and customers within assigned projects. Support program execution needs, including schedule-driven integration or release activities. 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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Strong understanding of software engineering principles including system architecture, modular design, integration, and lifecycle management. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor software engineers and coordinate technical work across a development team. Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (e.g., distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded platforms, or hardware-software integrated environments). Ability to organize, schedule, and manage technical work across multiple concurrent efforts with competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex system-level problems. Experience supporting software integration, verification, and test activities across lab, simulation, or operational environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and formal engineering reviews. Capability to serve as a primary technical point of contact for assigned software scope. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured development environment. Experience supporting configuration-controlled software delivery within integrated lab or operational environments (e.g., simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, or fielded systems), including formal configuration management and traceable, baselined releases across multiple system configurations. Willingness to support program execution needs, including extended hours during integration or release milestones when required. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environments. Experience with multi-configuration or product-line software development. Experience with automated testing, build systems, or development environment provisioning. Experience supporting formal software releases or customer deliveries. Experience with simulation environments or hardware-in-the-loop testing. Experience developing software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or remotely piloted aircraft. Experience supporting software development in accordance with DO-178 or similar certification standards. Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows while maintaining engineering rigor, configuration control, and verification of generated artifacts. Prior technical lead or supervisory experience. Job Category Engineering Experience Level Supervisory Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 128,130 Pay Range High 229,358 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? Yes US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Search Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), 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. We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Field Support Project Manager supporting our Engineering Field Support (EFS) Department located in Poway, CA. (San Diego, California) Under general supervision with limited review, this position will report to the Process and Metrics Supervisor of the Engineering Field Support (EFS) Department. The Project Manager will be responsible for estimating, planning, and managing all contracting activities that require Engineering Field Support efforts/services. This position will be expected to guide the EFS teams in the proper contract estimation techniques, schedule variance management, KPI tracking/management, and all other EFS contract efforts, in accordance with GA company policies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing all EFS contract activities and establish a network of all contract PMs with EFS efforts. Organizing all EFS charge numbers and act as the CAM, when required, to issue out WADs to EFS personnel. Provide EFS leadership with current contract statuses and the current burn rate. Work with EFS Managers/Supervisors to understand over/under run causes and work schedule variances with the applicable contracting PM. Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering estimates on EFS efforts. Establish new contract kick off meetings with EFS Managers/Supervisors to inform them of the requested EFS efforts/activities, discuss work and hours needed to accomplish, and collect estimate inputs for Project Manager analysis and entry into the estimating system. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level. Display eagerness to investigate and the ability to make sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems by effectively weighing risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Knowledge of GA-ASI organizations, processes, and products preferred, especially Engineering Field Support’s. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices and new technologies. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. 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 Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Must have a thorough understanding of project management process and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets. Desire for continuous improvement through training and exposure for future growth to a Program Manager role. Experience/exposure to EVMS processes and tools is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Must be able to effectively work with multi-disciplined technical and non-technical staff. Job Category Program/Project Management Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 100,290 Pay Range High 183,098 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? Yes US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Search Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
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 at all levels of the DoD and Intelligence Community and enable critical decision-making for national security missions. We process hundreds of thousands of observations per minute, operating at the scale of global sensor networks and battlefield telemetry. Our backend architecture leverages technologies like Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesa—the latter of which we designed and open-sourced—to deliver high-throughput, mission-resilient systems that turn streaming data into real-time intelligence. GA-Intelligence is seeking a Chief Engineer to help lead the technical direction of one of our commercial and international software programs. This individual will initially act as the Deputy Chief Engineer and will work in close partnership with the current Chief Engineer to learn the system, build trust across the organization, and progressively assume broader technical leadership responsibilities. Over time (approximately six months), this person will transition into the Chief Engineer role. This is a senior technical leadership role for a large-scale operational software environment supporting commercial and international missions. The system is a complex, real-time platform focused on global situational awareness, tracking, data fusion, geospatial workflows, and operational decision support. It serves a large user base, integrates with numerous internal and external systems, and must operate with high reliability in demanding mission contexts. The right candidate is a strong systems thinker, an experienced software and architecture leader, and a credible technical authority who will own the system. This person must be proactive, exercise sound engineering judgment, and have the confidence to make bold but disciplined technical decisions. Additionally, they should have experience and skill gaining concurrence for both technical and programmatic solutions with partners and customers. They should be comfortable setting direction, driving clarity, and taking accountability for outcomes without creating unnecessary risk in a mission-critical environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with the current Chief Engineer to understand the architecture, technical roadmap, dependencies, operational context, and major risks across the program. Help define and maintain the overall technical direction of a complex software ecosystem involving real-time data ingest, tracking, fusion, geospatial capabilities, analytics, and external integrations. Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, subsystems, and engineering disciplines. Guide major architectural decisions and evaluate tradeoffs among performance, resiliency, maintainability, scalability, delivery speed, and long-term system health. Take ownership of end-to-end system integrity and help ensure the program is making sound technical decisions across teams. Proactively identify technical risks, architectural friction points, and integration challenges before they become larger issues. Help ensure strong engineering rigor in system design, integration planning, testing strategy, and technical execution. Work closely with program management, engineering managers, product leadership, and technical leads to align architecture and delivery. Support technical planning, modernization efforts, risk reduction, release readiness, and cross-team coordination. Manage disparate or competing needs among multiple business partners and customers, gaining acceptance for proposed solutions and timelines. Mentor technical leaders and help strengthen the engineering bench across the organization. Represent the program as a senior technical leader in customer and stakeholder engagements when needed, being comfortable and effective briefing both customers and partners. Progressively take on broader technical ownership in preparation for transition into the Chief Engineer role. 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 Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Significant experience leading software engineering for large, complex, distributed systems. Experience serving in a senior technical leadership role such as Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, Principal Engineer, Technical Director, or similar. Strong systems engineering mindset and ability to understand complex end-to-end system behavior across many interacting components. Experience with mission-critical operational systems where reliability, performance, and up-time matter. Demonstrated ability to lead across organizational boundaries and influence multiple teams. Proactive leadership style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Sound engineering judgment and the confidence to make bold but disciplined decisions. Experience and skill in navigating disparate goals across multiple teams, partners, and customers. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to senior leaders, customers, and mixed technical/non-technical audiences. The ability obtain and maintain a DoD clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with real-time data processing, tracking, sensor integration, data fusion, geospatial systems, or operational command-and-control style environments. Experience with cloud and distributed data systems, event-driven architectures, and large-scale integration environments. Experience working in, and debugging to solution for one-off, unusual customer architectures. Experience mentoring senior engineers and building technical leadership bench strength. What Success Looks Like: In the first phase, the Chief Engineer will build a deep understanding of the mission, architecture, technical risks, and organizational landscape, while becoming a trusted partner to the current Chief Engineer and engineering leadership team. Over time, this individual will assume greater ownership of technical direction, improve architectural clarity and cross-team alignment, proactively address risk, and be prepared to transition into the Chief Engineer role. Why Join GA-Intelligence? GA-Intelligence builds mission-critical software systems that support some of the most important national security missions in the country. Our teams work on technically hard problems with real operational impact, including global situational awareness, tracking, fusion, and decision support at scale. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of a major operational system, partner with highly capable leaders and engineers, and grow into the senior technical leadership role for a large, complex, mission-driven program. Job Category Engineering Experience Level Management Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Pay Range Low 140,900 Pay Range High 257,233 Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided? Yes US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Top Secret (current SCI access with CI Poly) Search Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies