Program Manager III - UAS with Security Clearance

The Intrepid Group; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intrepid Group is seeking an experienced UAS Project Manager to lead and oversee a broad range of unmanned aviation initiatives in California. The role focuses on aligning program objectives with technical requirements, schedules, and deliverables, while coordinating with government experts and OEMs to ensure success.

You will manage risks, produce concise program updates and briefings for leadership, and support system integration and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation, aerospace, business administration, project management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of UAS project management experience with DoD or aviation programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project management and oversight for UAS programs, aligning with objectives, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Government technical experts, AIR PMO, and OEM reps to ensure requirements are understood and fulfilled.
• Monitor progress, milestones, schedules, risks, and deliverables to support timely program completion.
• Facilitate communication among Government stakeholders, technical teams, contractors, and industry partners.
• Identify and communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and schedule impacts; help mitigate.
• Prepare and deliver written reports, briefings, updates for Government leadership.
• Support technical reviews, meetings, planning sessions, and status briefings to resolve issues.
• Track action items, decisions, requirements, and commitments for accountability.
• Support coordination of UAS technical activities and system integration.
• Ensure activities comply with contractual requirements, procedures, and Government direction.
• Maintain relationships with Government customers, SMEs, OEMs, and stakeholders.

Skills

UAS program management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Project reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation, aerospace, business administration, project management, or related discipline

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive project management and oversight for UAS-related activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with Government technical experts, AIR PMO personnel, and OEM representatives to ensure project requirements are understood, addressed, and fulfilled.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, schedules, risks, and deliverables to support successful execution and timely completion of program objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among Government stakeholders, technical teams, contractors, and industry partners.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and potential schedule impacts; support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise written reports, briefings, project updates, and other program documentation for Government leadership and stakeholders.
• Support technical reviews, project meetings, planning sessions, and status briefings to assess progress and resolve outstanding issues.
• Track action items, decisions, requirements, and commitments to ensure accountability and timely resolution.
• Support the coordination of UAS technical activities, system integration efforts, and related program deliverables as required.
• Ensure project activities are conducted in accordance with applicable contractual requirements, program procedures, and Government direction.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Government customers, technical subject matter experts, OEM representatives, and other project stakeholders. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, aviation, aerospace, business administration, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of UAS project management experience.
• An additional eight (8) years of job-related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate closely with Government technical experts and OEM representatives to ensure AIR PMO requirements are met.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor deliverables, and support projects from planning through execution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or U.S. Marine Corps aviation and UAS initiatives.
• Familiarity with AIR PMO processes, Government program management practices, and technical requirements management.
• Experience coordinating with UAS manufacturers, system integrators, and other defense industry partners.
• Experience preparing program status reports, technical briefings, risk assessments, and project management documentation.
• Familiarity with program schedules, milestone tracking, configuration management, and technical review processes.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Active Secret Requried Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges. Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (“IAH” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.