Counter Drone Technical Lead

Reli Group Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RELI Group is seeking a Senior CUAS Operations Manager to lead a team of CUAS technical experts at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA. You will coordinate deployments, oversee setups and maintenance, and serve as the primary contractor liaison with Government technical leads.

The role requires five years of CUAS experience, FAA Part 107, and the ability to travel up to 30%. On-site duties and security clearance are required for this government-facing position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of CUAS technical or operational experience.
• Experience supervising or leading technical personnel.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CUAS Technical Experts and coordinate daily activities.
• Coordinate nationwide deployments from the National Capital Region.
• Provide technical oversight for deployment, setup, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of drone operations.
• Serve as primary contractor contact with Government Technical Lead.
• Ensure readiness and perform post-deployment checks and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Technical oversight

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CUAS equipment

TAK

Drone data portals

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 supervises a team of nine Counter Drone technical experts and provides task coordination, technical oversight, quality control and reporting program. Serves as the primary contractor technical point of contact and assists with hands-on support as required.This is an onsite position at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA with core working hours of 8am - 4pm.Positions responsibilities include:Supervising CUAS Technical Experts and coordinating their daily activities.Transitioning Government requirements and priorities into contract work assignments.Serving as the primary contractor contact point to Government Technical Lead.Coordinating nationwide deployments from the National Capital Region.Providing technical oversight for deployment, set up, configuration, operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery of drone operations.Assigning tasks, managing schedules and coordination staffing for planned deployments and recurring support requirements.Overseeing pre-deployment testing, system calibration, operational checks and readiness verification.Overseeing post -deployment equipment recovery, inspection, inventory, accountability and maintenace.Perfioming contractor readiness for fixed site, mobile and portable drone operations.Coordinating technical support across multiple manufacturers, platforms, configurations, and vendor neutral rdone technologies.Operating CUAS detection and authorized mitigation equipment under required Government direction or oversight.Overseeing drone data portals, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and other Government-approved integration and situational awareness tools.Reviewing technical documentation, maintenance records, system-status reports, issue- logs, and after-action products for accuracy and completeness.Performing Quality control for contractor technical work and deliverables.Tracking technical issues, corrective actions, equipment status, and operational readiness.Coordinating technical issues with Government personnel, manufacturers, vendors and other authorized stakeholders.Monitoring contractor compliance with Government -approved operating procedures and technical requirements.Ensuring contractor personnel comply with applicable cybersecurity, spectrum management, privacy, evidence and data handling, safety, and configuration-control requirements.Supporting contractor personnel performance management and identifying staffing, qualification, and readiness concerns.Providing management - level technical status, risk, readiness and situational- awareness reporting.Assisting with hands-on drone setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery, when required.High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of five (5) years of relevant CUAS technical or operational experience.Demonstrated experience supervising or leading technical or leading technical personnel, coordinating operational support, assigning work and performing quality control.Demonstrated experience with the deployment, setup, configuration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery of technical equipment and systems.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.Ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information in accordance with Government security requirements.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.US Citizen and have a valid driver's license.EEO Employer:RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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:We encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. You can check to see if your address is located in a HUBZone by accessing the SBA HUBZone Map.The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000. 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