Counter Unmanned Aircraft Sys
Nextstep Technology Inc•Arlington, VA
•$135,000 - $140,000•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking highly qualified professionals to provide subject matter expertise and comprehensive staff support for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) strategic planning, coordination, and administrative functions. This position supports the ARNG Air & Space Division and States/Territories in developing and implementing C-UAS capabilities, policy frameworks, and training programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in military aviation, air defense, or C-UAS operations
- Demonstrated experience with Army National Guard or Active-Duty Army operations
- Experience with strategic planning and policy development
- Proven track record in coordination across multiple military organizations
- Subject matter expertise in C-UAS system capabilities and operations
- Strong understanding of military doctrine, training frameworks, and standardization processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams
- Ability to prepare professional briefings and presentations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret Eligible
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- Prior experience with ARNG Air & Space Division operations
- Familiarity with T10 130i approval processes
- Experience with HQDA, DEVCOM, NORTHCOM, or JIATF401
- Knowledge of installation and force protection planning
- Experience with Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) duties
- Background in aviation, safety and standardization programs
Responsibilities
- Provide planning and analytical support in drafting C-UAS concepts for ARNG-ASD approval
- Facilitate coordination across manpower, equipment, organization, training, modernization, doctrine, funding, and policy impacts
- Conduct analytical reviews of existing standardization programs and recommend improvements
- Assist in drafting C-UAS policy guidance, training standards, and safety/standardization documentation
- Maintain historical and current documentation of C-UAS capabilities employed globally
- Collect and maintain documents in designated SharePoint/Teams repositories
- Provide coordination and administrative package assembly support for State submissions of T10 130i approval requests
- Coordinate across HQDA, DEVCOM, NORTHCOM, and JIATF401
- Serve as coordination facilitator between States and HQDA
- Educate States on administrative processes and development of 130i packets
- Provide analytical and briefing support using various communication media
- Synthesize process, history, assumptions, facts, and limitations for ARNG leadership
- Prepare documentation and media for ARNG governance forums
- Participate in scheduled C-UAS coordination meetings with multiple stakeholders
- Provide written administrative summaries, decision trackers, and action-item logs
- Support meetings with ARNG-ASD, NGB, JIATF401, HQDA-DAMO Fires, Fires Center of Excellence, Maneuver Center of Excellence, and NORTHCOM
- Assist ARNG facilities on the Global Priority List in compiling T10 130i approval packets
- Provide data management support for required reporting to Department of War, HQDA, NGB, or Congress
- Provide analytical and drafting support for NGREA packages
- Perform ICE (Independent Cost Estimate) duties in support of Aviation and Safety Division's RMIC Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
