Senior UAS Program Manager

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the UAS program at Camp Pendleton in California. You will provide operational leadership, oversee personnel and equipment, and coordinate training and mission readiness to meet contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive UAS experience, leadership capabilities, and knowledge of military aviation safety, FAA regulations, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as a UAS operator.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; six additional years may substitute.
• FAA medical certificate required under DCMA 8210.1.
• BUQ-1 and BUQ-2 UAS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day UAS program activities to meet operational objectives, contractual deliverables, and customer requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to UAS operators and supporting personnel.
• Coordinate operational planning, mission execution, training, and personnel scheduling to maintain program readiness and mission effectiveness.
• Monitor program performance, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and maintain compliance with established requirements.
• Ensure personnel qualifications, certifications, training records, and operational documentation remain current and meet applicable program standards.
• Promote compliance with aviation safety policies, applicable FAA requirements, and governing DoD and program-specific instructions.
• Coordinate with government representatives, military personnel, program leadership, and other stakeholders to support mission planning and execution.
• Support resource planning, equipment accountability, maintenance coordination, and readiness reporting.
• Prepare and maintain program reports, operational records, status updates, and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and the proper handling of classified information.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workforce performance, safety, and mission readiness.
• Perform additional program management and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

UAS operations

Leadership

Program coordination

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

TALSA supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

FAA medical certificate (DCMA 8210.1)

BUQ-1 / BUQ-2 qualification

Job description

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC is seeking a Project Manager II to lead the UAS program at Camp Pendleton in California. You will provide operational leadership, oversee personnel and equipment, and coordinate training and mission readiness to meet contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive UAS experience, leadership capabilities, and knowledge of military aviation safety, FAA regulations, and security requirements.