Senior UAS Operator and Training Specialist

Parsons Corporation•Summit Point, WV

1d•$134,100 - $241,400•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior UAS Operations and Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to Support the standardization and continuous improvement of UAS operational and training practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR 8+ years of operational UAS and training experience
Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
FAA Part 107 certification.
Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, and evaluating UAS platforms and operators.
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and leading instructors, trainers, or operational personnel.
Experience developing or supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, up to 75% of the time.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Active SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.
Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.
Experience with mission planning software.
Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.
Experience developing standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.
Formal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.
Support coordination for internal and external UAS training events, schedules, resource requirements, and instructor support to ensure operational readiness and qualification continuity.
Serve as the lead instructor and subject matter expert for UAS operations and training activities.
Support operator development and training progression plans.
Support the standardization and continuous improvement of UAS operational and training practices.
Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.
Develop, maintain, and improve UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.
Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.
Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.
Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.
Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 75% of the time.
Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.
Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies.
Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.
Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.