UAS Security Support, Team Lead

Forge Group • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The UAS Security Support, Team Lead will lead the UAS Security Support branch, which provides expertise to CISA’s UAS and counter-UAS risk management efforts. The role supports the Program Manager with branch project timelines and maintains regular communication with the Program Manager. The Team Lead oversees development of guidance, the system used to track FAA temporary flight restriction and counter-UAS support requests, and UAS outreach and training. Under SOW 5.3.1, this person cannot also serve as the Risk Management Analyst. The role is contingent on contract award and funding.

The position requires strong UAS and counter-UAS expertise and the ability to manage analysts and writers on a government security program. The ideal candidate understands UAS detection and mitigation technologies, FAA restrictions, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and can develop guidance and training for FSLTT partners while keeping branch work on schedule. Forge proposes a senior level of experience because the SOW sets no specific minimums for this role.

This is a full-time position in Arlington, Virginia, with a stated salary range of $125,000–$160,000 per year. The assigned Forge job title is Senior Specialist. The employee normally works in a temperature-controlled office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in UAS, C-UAS, or critical infrastructure security.
• Knowledge of UAS detection and mitigation techniques, FAA regulations, and relevant law and policy.
• Experience leading a team and managing project timelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD and fitness determination.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, including reading and interpreting technical and governmental materials, writing reports and procedures, presenting information, applying practical mathematical concepts, and analyzing data to draw conclusions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, or SharePoint.
• Experience supporting CISA UAS or Be Air Aware programs.
• Experience delivering webinars and training to FSLTT audiences.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with cyber-physical security analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAS branch project timelines in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Direct development of cross-sector and sector-specific UAS guidance and mitigation recommendations.
• Oversee the process and system for tracking and analyzing FAA TFR, UAFR, and C-UAS support requests.
• Guide the Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, and SharePoint work behind the tracking system.
• Lead development of UAS security training and informational webinars for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate public awareness messaging and products to reduce UAS incidents.
• Oversee technical writing and graphics support for UAS guidance.
• Provide branch inputs to monthly progress reports.

Benefits

• Complete flextime.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and pre-tax premium options.
• Supplementary healthcare and family support.
• Extended short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Healthcare insurance deductible paydown.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends.
• Cell phone and internet stipends.
• College savings plans with employer contributions.
• Alternative work locations and telecommuting.
• Employee referral awards.
• Retention, signing, and performance bonuses.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid sabbatical.

What This Job Offers

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