Live Effects Trainer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,900 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a CEMA and sUAS Specialist to support U.S. Army sUAS operations in Glendale, Arizona. The role requires 10+ years of military experience, proficiency in sUAS platforms, and secret clearance. Responsibilities include technical support and advising on capability gaps.

The compensation ranges from $52,900 to $108,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time and part-time eligibility options are available for employees working at least 20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the U.S. Army or related service.
• 2+ years of experience with COTS multi-rotor sUAS platforms.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support electronic attack and mitigation experimentation.
• Advise on capability gaps and modernization opportunities.
• Manage training logistics and equipment.

Skills

Operation of sUAS platforms

Technical assessments of sUAS threats

Compliance with FAA regulations

Instructor skills for training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: CEMA and sUAS Specialist, United States Army

What You’ll Work On

• Support electronic attack, detection, and mitigation experimentation aligned with CEMA and EMS operations.
• Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations.
• Conduct technical assessments of sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to Army units employing sUAS and C‑sUAS systems.
• Advise leadership on capability gaps, system performance, and modernization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, DoW, and Army regulations governing UAS operations.
• Employ instructor skills and training aids to support and meet training requirements.
• Assist with planning and supporting training at the units’ point of need at home station or on the road, including managing the loading and unloading of training equipment and materials.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or U.S. Army National Guard.
• 2+ years of experience with Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) multi‑rotor sUAS platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Army sUAS systems and countermeasures.
• Experience integrating virtual reality into training.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and airspace requirements.
• Knowledge of the Army structure, training cycles, and readiness requirements.
• Ability to work weekends to support program requirements.
• Ability to produce detailed written reports and evaluations.
• Ability to obtain an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer Certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Part 107‑sUAS Remote Pilot Certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Ability to obtain Joint Knowledge Online: Basic UAS Qualification Level I and Level II certifications within 12 months of hire date.

Clearance

Secret clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $52,900.00 to $108,000.00. The benefit package includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.