Senior C-sUAS Operations & Projects Manager

Chenega Security International, LLC•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Senior C-sUAS Operations & Projects Manager leads Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations, programs, capability development, technology integration, and modernization initiatives. The role serves as a key interface among government stakeholders, operational users, and industry partners to keep C-sUAS capabilities mission-ready, operationally effective, and aligned with evolving threats. It focuses on operational leadership, project execution, capability fielding, and strategic modernization planning, including management of programs and deployments involving detection, tracking, command and control, and mitigation systems. This is a temporary, full-time position with an anticipated assignment duration of nine months. The assignment may be extended, reduced, or modified according to program requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Project Management, Military Studies, Business Management, or a related discipline.
At least 15 years of experience supporting defense, security, force protection, surveillance, or integrated technology programs.
At least 10 years of experience with C-sUAS, air defense, force protection, or related operational technologies.
Demonstrated experience managing operational programs, technology fielding efforts, and large-scale projects involving complex systems.
Strong understanding of capability development, operational requirements management, systems integration, technology fielding, and lifecycle sustainment.
Ability to analyze operational and technical data and develop actionable recommendations.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while leading multidisciplinary government and contractor teams.
Ability to pass required background and drug screening.
Comprehensive understanding of C-sUAS operational concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of sensor fusion, air surveillance, threat detection, tracking, identification, and counter-drone technologies.
Experience supporting operational employment, sustainment, and modernization of integrated security and defense systems.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles applicable to mission systems and operational technology environments.
Familiarity with technology fielding, transition-to-operations processes, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
Strong project planning, execution, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage installation, sustainment, maintenance, and modernization activities while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in dynamic operational environments.
Ability to balance operational priorities, customer requirements, and project execution activities.
Excellent technical writing, briefing, and presentation capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with operators, engineers, senior government officials, program managers, and industry partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
Strong coordination, relationship-management, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience with quality assurance, performance monitoring, readiness assessments, and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to identify capability gaps, recommend future investments and modernization efforts, and translate technical findings into operational recommendations and executable project plans.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, Engineering, Military Studies, or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Homeland Security, federal law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, or force protection missions.
Experience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs), the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), DoD acquisition programs, or rapid capability fielding initiatives.
Familiarity with C-UAS sensors, radars, RF detection systems, EO/IR systems, electronic warfare technologies, and command-and-control platforms.
Experience supporting operational testing, capability assessments, and technology demonstrations.
Active U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Oversee C-sUAS detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation capabilities to ensure mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Monitor system performance and operational metrics across deployed environments.
Translate customer requirements, operational data, and emerging threat trends into capability development plans and future fielding initiatives.
Evaluate operational requirements and recommend improvements to detection capability, response timelines, and mission outcomes.
Support operational planning, testing, exercises, demonstrations, and fielding of existing and emerging C-sUAS technologies.
Develop and refine operational concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify operational capability gaps and recommend future technology investments and modernization efforts.
Manage C-sUAS projects involving system deployments, capability upgrades, integration, and modernization.
Coordinate project schedules, stakeholder engagements, implementation activities, and operational testing.
Track performance metrics, risks, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with mission objectives and program requirements.
Develop project plans, status reports, executive briefings, and technical recommendations for government leadership.
Support budget planning, acquisition strategies, and technology roadmaps.
Manage operational acceptance testing, site assessments, capability evaluations, and transition-to-operations activities.
Lead integration, sustainment, and modernization of C-sUAS sensor and mitigation systems.
Coordinate integration of sensors, effectors, command and control systems, and Common Operational Picture (COP) capabilities with government agencies, manufacturers, and industry partners.
Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives with government and industry stakeholders to support system resilience, security, and operational availability.
Support interoperability assessments and integration across C-sUAS technologies and mission systems.
Lead technology refresh initiatives and modernization planning in response to evolving threats and operational requirements.
Coordinate the introduction, testing, and fielding of emerging technologies.
Analyze operational and technical data to identify performance trends, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Assess sensor and system performance to reduce false alarms and improve detection accuracy, tracking reliability, and operational effectiveness.
Evaluate emerging C-sUAS technologies and recommend adoption, testing, fielding, and operational employment.
Maintain analytical databases, operational records, and program documentation.
Prepare and present findings, risk assessments, readiness evaluations, and strategic recommendations to government stakeholders and senior leadership.
Support market research, technology assessments, and operational evaluations of current and emerging C-sUAS capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.