CUAS Technical Manager

LMI • Summit Point, WV

11d • $160,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Technical Manager with strong Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) expertise to support Government leadership and oversee planning and execution of test and evaluation projects for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The role supports C-UAS activities in a highly dynamic work environment and is based onsite in the Summit Point, West Virginia area. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Top Secret clearance or higher.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Interdisciplinary systems engineering lifecycle skillsets and knowledge of C-UAS technologies.
• Understanding of law enforcement concepts of operations (CONOPS), particularly regarding C-UAS.
• Strong technology background and understanding of a wide array of technologies and how they communicate.
• Strong understanding of geospatial analysis and applications.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Initiative, self-direction, and a solution-seeking approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work and brief effectively with senior Government staff.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance or higher and meet U.S. Government security clearance eligibility requirements; only U.S. citizens are eligible.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI).
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Active CBP Background Investigation (BI).

Responsibilities

• Provide intra-departmental liaison support to the Defense Capability Group (DCG) Lead, coordinating information about C-UAS activities across DHS components and interagency networking with other DCG agencies.
• Observe and report on sUAS technology demonstrations and test and evaluation programs and projects for senior law enforcement executives.
• Track ongoing research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), technology demonstrations, and T&E activities to assess deployment viability and operational capabilities of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and integrated sUAS systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager