Mission Support Manager: UAS Policy & Ops Lead

Parsons; Summit Point (WV); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Mission Support Manager to join our Federal Solutions team. You will synchronize Autonomous Technology and Intelligence program activities, lead communications, policy, intelligence support, safety, and compliance for global DS unmanned systems, and coordinate cross-agency engagements.

You will supervise schedules, risk assessments, documentation, and internal workflows while ensuring adherence to federal regulations, DoS guidelines, and leadership briefings for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years' personnel management experience.
• Experience with UAS or C-UAS and radar systems.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required).
• PMP Certification (required).
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications, policy and program analysts, and intelligence teams.
• Guide interagency correspondence, agreements, and engagements through the DS staffing process
• Prepares senior leaders for Congressional and NSC meetings on UAS/C-UAS topics
• Perform document generation, review and edit all formal program documentation.
• Supervise and guide risk assessments of Department of State Embassies, and Consulates
• Supervise the request for information process and timeline for internal and external inquiries
• Leads the shaping and underpinning of DS policy for UAS/C-UAS efforts
• Guides DS policy ensuring alignment with Federal regulations and legislation
• Informs Senior leaders on federal legislative updates that affect UAS/C-UAS activities
• Flags regulations and interagency initiatives that may impact DS capabilities and authorities
• Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and client representatives
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures when performing job duties
• Conduct annual staff appraisals and assessments to determine staff training needs
• Establish and ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Liaise with other departmental heads to plan and implement action plans for improved technical operations

Skills

Program management

Interagency comms

Leadership

Risk assessment

Policy guidance

Team supervision

Military aviation

UAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Mission Support Manager to join our Federal Solutions team. You will synchronize Autonomous Technology and Intelligence program activities, lead communications, policy, intelligence support, safety, and compliance for global DS unmanned systems, and coordinate cross-agency engagements.

You will supervise schedules, risk assessments, documentation, and internal workflows while ensuring adherence to federal regulations, DoS guidelines, and leadership briefings for