UAS Security Support, Team Lead
About The Position
The UAS Security Support Team Lead will lead the branch that provides expertise to CISA’s UAS and counter-UAS risk management efforts. The role assists the Program Manager with branch project timelines and maintains ongoing communication with the Program Manager. The team lead oversees development of UAS guidance, the system for tracking 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 position leads analysts and writers on a Government security program, developing guidance and training for FSLTT partners and keeping branch work on schedule. The work includes UAS detection and mitigation technologies, FAA restrictions, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The position is full-time and located in Arlington, Virginia, with a listed salary range of $125,000–$160,000 per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- 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.
- Strong UAS and counter-UAS expertise, including understanding of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Ability to build guidance and training for FSLTT partners and keep a branch on schedule.
- Strong written communication, problem-solving, planning, reasoning, and presentation skills.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including sitting, talking, typing, hearing, walking, handling objects, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
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.
- Manage analysts and writers on a Government security program.
Benefits
- Complete flextime.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare.
- Health savings account and pre-tax premium options.
- Supplementary healthcare and family support.
- Extended short-term 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
