sUAS Technical Manager

LMI • Washington, DC

10d • $165,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Technical Manager with strong small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) expertise to support Government leadership personnel and oversee planning and execution of test and evaluation projects for a DHS client in a dynamic work environment. The position requires working in the customer’s office space in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance or higher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance. Travel of up to 25% may be required as needed.

The role provides technical and liaison support for sUAS activities across DHS components and interagency partners. It involves monitoring technology demonstrations and test and evaluation programs, assessing the viability and operational capabilities of sUAS systems, and coordinating operational plan information with counsel offices for approval.

The target salary range is $165,000–$195,000. Individual compensation may vary based on factors including location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Interdisciplinary systems engineering lifecycle skillsets and knowledge of sUAS technologies.
• Understanding of law enforcement concepts of operations (CONOPS), particularly regarding sUAS.
• 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.
• High initiative, self-starter, and solution-seeker.
• Team player who promotes cross-functional collaboration and maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work and brief effectively with high-level Government staff.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance or higher; applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet security-clearance eligibility requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed.
• Must work in the customer’s office space in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intra-departmental liaison support to the Defense Capability Group (DCG) Lead, coordinating information about sUAS 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 test and evaluation activities to assess the viability of deployment and operational capabilities of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and integrated sUAS systems.
• Leverage knowledge of legal exemptions regarding sUAS, including Title 6, 124n; Title 10, 130i; and Executive Orders 14305 and 14307, to coordinate operational plan (OPLAN) information with the Office of Chief Counsel and Office of General Counsel for approval.

What This Job Offers

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