Senior C-sUAS Operations & Projects Manager

Chenega Corporation•Arlington, Virginia

About The Position

The Senior C-sUAS Operations & Projects Manager leads Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) operations, programs, capability development, technology integration, and modernization initiatives. The role serves as a key interface among government stakeholders, operational users, and industry partners, ensuring C-sUAS capabilities remain mission-ready, operationally effective, and aligned with evolving threats. The position focuses on operational leadership, project execution, capability fielding, and strategic modernization planning. It involves managing C-sUAS programs and technology deployments, supporting operational requirements development, and overseeing complex projects involving detection, tracking, command and control, and mitigation systems. This is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated duration of nine months; the assignment may be extended, reduced, or modified based on 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.
Proven 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 simultaneously.
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 and relationship-management skills across government and contractor organizations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience with quality assurance, performance monitoring, readiness assessments, and data-driven decision making.
Ability to identify capability gaps and recommend future investments and modernization efforts.
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies 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), 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

Lead operational oversight of C-sUAS detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation capabilities to maintain mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Monitor system performance and operational metrics, including readiness, availability, and effectiveness across deployed environments.
Translate customer requirements, operational data analysis, 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 activities for existing and emerging C-sUAS technologies.
Support development and refinement of operational concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify operational capability gaps and recommend future technology investments and modernization efforts.
Manage complex C-sUAS projects involving system deployments, capability upgrades, integration efforts, and modernization initiatives.
Coordinate project schedules, stakeholder engagements, implementation activities, and operational testing.
Track performance metrics, risks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure 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 for future operational requirements.
Manage operational acceptance testing, site assessments, capability evaluations, and transition-to-operations activities.
Lead integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts for C-sUAS sensor and mitigation systems.
Coordinate with government agencies, manufacturers, and industry partners to integrate sensors, effectors, command and control systems, and Common Operational Picture (COP) capabilities.
Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders on cybersecurity initiatives to maximize system resilience, security, and operational availability.
Support interoperability assessments and integration across multiple C-sUAS technologies and mission systems.
Lead technology refresh initiatives and modernization planning to address evolving threats and operational requirements.
Coordinate introduction, testing, and fielding of emerging technologies.
Analyze operational and technical data to identify performance trends, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
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 approaches.
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.