Senior UxS Programs Lead & Govt Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an accomplished UxS (Counter Unmanned Systems) Program Lead. You will serve as the senior interface to the U.S. Government, directing contractor support for worldwide UxS operations and ensuring safe, reliable fielded capabilities.

You will manage performance, staffing, budgets, and audits while coordinating with government stakeholders, operations teams, and technical support entities across global deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 15+ years of experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Proven experience leading U.S. Government operational programs as a program or project manager.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as the senior interface to government stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Experience managing contract performance, staffing, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of UxS operations, aviation systems, or complex operational technology programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering executive-level briefings and reports.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, operationally sensitive, and internationally deployed environments.
• Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Serving as the overall Program Manager for UxS contract support, with full responsibility for performance, staffing, deliverables, and compliance.
• Acting as the primary liaison between Parsons and U.S. Government stakeholders, including Diplomatic Security leadership and program sponsors.
• Leading program planning, execution, and tracking for milestones, budgets, staffing, and audits.
• Managing and supervising the contractor team supporting UxS operations, including operations, logistics, training, and support personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining program governance, performance metrics, and reporting rhythms.
• Overseeing UxS operational support activities, including readiness, sustainment, training, and field support.
• Establishing and enforcing incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes for UxS operations.
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, U.S. Government policy, and host-nation regulations.

Skills

Program leadership

Program management

US Government liaison

Staffing & budgets

Communication skills

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

FAA Part 107 Certification

Job description

Parsons is seeking an accomplished UxS (Counter Unmanned Systems) Program Lead. You will serve as the senior interface to the U.S. Government, directing contractor support for worldwide UxS operations and ensuring safe, reliable fielded capabilities.

You will manage performance, staffing, budgets, and audits while coordinating with government stakeholders, operations teams, and technical support entities across global deployments.