sUAS Technical Manager

LMI • Washington, DC

11d • $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 the planning and execution of test and evaluation projects for a DHS client in a highly dynamic work environment. This is an on-site position in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance or higher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

The position provides liaison support across DHS components and interagency partners, monitors sUAS technology demonstrations and test and evaluation programs, and assesses the viability and operational capabilities of commercial and government sUAS systems. It also coordinates operational-plan information with legal offices for approval, drawing on knowledge of relevant legal exemptions and executive orders.

The advertised target salary range is $165,000–$195,000. The posting notes that individual compensation depends on factors including location, internal equity, business considerations, contract requirements, and candidate qualifications. The position requires working in the customer's office in Harper's Ferry, WV, and travel of up to 25% as needed.

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 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 meet U.S. Government security clearance eligibility requirements.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed.
• Must work in the customer's office space in Harper's Ferry, WV.

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 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 research, development, test and evaluation activities, technology demonstrations, and test and evaluation projects to assess deployment viability and operational capabilities of COTS, GOTS, and integrated sUAS systems.
• Use knowledge of legal exemptions relating to sUAS, including Title 6, 124n; Title 10, 130i; and Executive Orders 14305 and 14307, to coordinate operational plan 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