Business Operations Communications Specialist

General Atomics • San Diego, CA

123d • $73,700 - $128,780

About The Position

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Communications Specialist to join our GA-SI Aero Services Team in San Diego, California. This position is responsible for orchestrating the daily flow of visual and design projects, blending strategic coordination with imaginative problem-solving. Acting as the bridge between project management, design teams, planning, and leadership, this role ensures seamless communication and collaboration across all touchpoints. With a strong pulse on project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, the role involves crafting clear, visual progress reports and guiding projects from concept through execution. It requires a keen eye for identifying challenges early and shaping innovative solutions that align with production standards, design excellence, and client expectations.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional experience in Marketing or Communications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Must have a good understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Ability to initiate, plan and manage projects.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a wide range of issues.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of design and communication projects—managing timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to meet both business and visual objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams (design, marketing, digital, and external partners), ensuring smooth collaboration, clear communication, and timely delivery of high-impact work.
• Provide guidance and leadership to project and design teams, setting priorities, resolving issues, and supporting overall productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee the development and implementation of visual initiatives including website design, User Experience (UX) enhancements, digital campaigns, and marketing collateral—ensuring consistency with the organization's visual identity and strategic goals.
• Partner with stakeholders and vendors to design and optimize systems that enhance digital performance, operational efficiency, and customer engagement.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging tools, trends, and technologies that elevate visual output and internal workflows.
• Monitor project progress and performance, producing clear documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate results to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, environmental, and internal company standards, maintaining confidentiality and operational safety.
• May contribute to business development efforts, including RFP participation and the identification of opportunities to expand visual or communication services.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business operations and broader organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree