Counter Drone Operations SME

RELI Group, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

RELI Group, Inc. is seeking a CUAS-focused professional to support the TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA.

The role involves deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining CUAS equipment, with core hours 8am-4pm. You will work onsite, handle testing, diagnostics, and reporting, and coordinate with government teams to ensure readiness and secure nationwide deployment readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant CUAS technical or operational experience.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment locations nationwide.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting CUAS or related systems.
• Experience documenting technical activities, maintenance actions, system status, incidents, or after-action activities.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, configuring, and operating fixed-site mobile and portable CUAS systems.
• Operating CUAS detection and authorized mitigation equipment under required Government direction or oversight.
• Performing pre-deployment testing, system calibration, operational checks and readiness verification.
• Installing and configuring Government approved CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and system integrations.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and communications.
• Diagnosing technical faults and coordinating equipment repairs or vendor support.
• Supporting CUAS data portals, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and other Government-approved integration and situational awareness tools.
• Supporting interoperability and integration among CUAS sensors, command and control systems, data portals, networks and approved external systems.
• Monitoring Equipment condition, performance, connectivity and operational status.
• Supporting multiple CUAS manufacturers, platforms, configurations and vendor neutral technologies.
• Preparing, contributing or documenting CUAS operations, maintenance actions, system status, technical reports, incident documentation and after-action reports.

Skills

CUAS experience

Remote Pilot Certificate

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

U.S. citizenship

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

About Us

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact-whether we're supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position supports TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program to deploy, set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and recover CUAS equipment in support of the Federal Air Marshall Service national security operations.

This is an onsite position at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA with core working hours of 8am - 4pm.

Positions responsibilities include:

• Setting up, configuring, and operating fixed-site mobile and portable CUAS systems.
• Operating CUAS detection and authorized mitigation equipment under required Government direction or oversight.
• Performing pre-deployment testing, system calibration, operational checks and readiness verification.
• Installing and configuring Government approved CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and system integrations.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and communications.
• Diagnosing technical faults and coordinating equipment repairs or vendor support.
• Supporting CUAS data portals, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and other Government-approved integration and situational awareness tools.
• Supporting interoperability and integration among CUAS sensors, command and control systems, data portals, networks and approved external systems.
• Monitoring Equipment condition, performance, connectivity and operational status.
• Supporting multiple CUAS manufacturers, platforms, configurations and vendor neutral technologies.
• Preparing, contributing or documenting CUAS operations, maintenance actions, system status, technical reports, incident documentation and after-action reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant CUAS technical or operational experience.
• Previous military experience, civilian law enforcement experience, CUAS field service representative experience, CUAS contract support experience, or comparable technical experience supporting CUAS or related systems.
• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience with the deployment, setup, configuration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery of technical equipment and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, firmware, networking, communications, or other integrated technical systems.
• Experience documenting technical activities, maintenance actions, system status, incidents, or after-action activities.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, if required.
• Ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment locations nationwide.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to work outdoors, stand for extended periods, and operate in varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to occasionally support operations outside of normal business hours, as required.

EEO Employer

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff'. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

HUBZone

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $119,000. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here