UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator

Seneca Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an entry‑level UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator to support FAA compliance, administrative tasks, and technical coordination for a government drone program in New York City. The role focuses on drone program coordination, FAA compliance, mission planning, equipment tracking, and security technology support including VMS and CCTV systems.

The successful candidate will coordinate drone missions, maintain pilot records, assist with SOPs and documentation, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, technical operations, systems administration, UAS operations, or a related field.
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with UAS/drone operations, mission planning, or regulated operational environments.
• Understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations and commercial drone operational requirements.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies, technical systems, or security monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and familiarity with project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including interpreting operational data, system logs, and performance metrics.
• Excellent business writing skills, including preparing reports, SOPs, project documentation, and management presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records involving equipment, certifications, schedules, compliance, and operational activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Lower Manhattan, with potential hybrid eligibility after the initial 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily UAS program activities, drone mission scheduling, flight planning, and operational readiness.
• Support compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace authorization requirements, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain pilot rosters, FAA certification records, training schedules, and flight currency documentation.
• Track drone fleet inventory, equipment maintenance, inspections, firmware updates, and operational readiness.
• Support drone mission-planning platforms, flight management software, and operational reporting tools.
• Maintain accurate flight logs, mission records, incident reports, telemetry, photographs, and video documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and compliance documentation.
• Support Video Management Systems (VMS), CCTV/IP cameras, and physical security monitoring technologies.
• Monitor camera system performance, connectivity, recording status, and storage availability.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of video system outages, equipment issues, and technical concerns with support teams.
• Assist with secure storage, organization, retrieval, and archiving of drone imagery and operational data.
• Support project coordination activities, including schedules, action-item tracking, deliverables, and progress reporting.
• Develop workflow diagrams, process documentation, and project materials using Microsoft Visio and related tools.
• Collect and analyze operational metrics, including flight activity, safety performance, equipment readiness, and system availability.
• Prepare professional reports, management presentations, meeting summaries, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with security operations, IT teams, field personnel, and external agencies to support UAS initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, documentation, safety, and program processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Analytical skills

Written communication

UAS operations familiarity

Microsoft Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Video Management Systems (VMS)

Flight management software

Job description

Job Title: UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator - FAA Compliance, Security Systems & Video Management

Job Location: New York, NY - Lower Manhattan (Initially onsite; potential hybrid eligibility after 2 months, subject to manager approval)

Contract Length: 12+ months, with likely extension

Pay Range: $37.50-$47.50/hr W2, depending on experience

Experience Level: Entry-Level / Early Career (0-3 years)

Interview Process: 1st round via Microsoft Teams; 2nd round onsite in New York City

Position Overview

Our government client in New York City is seeking a detail-oriented UAS (Drone) Program Coordinator to support the daily operations, regulatory compliance, administration, and technical coordination of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program.

This early-career opportunity combines drone program coordination, FAA compliance, mission planning, equipment tracking, and physical security technology support, including Video Management Systems (VMS) and CCTV surveillance platforms.

The selected candidate will help coordinate drone missions, maintain pilot and equipment records, support regulatory compliance, and prepare operational reports while collaborating with technical teams and program leadership.

The ideal candidate is organized, technically inclined, and familiar with drone operations, security technologies, or regulated operational environments. Strong documentation, analytical, and project coordination skills are essential.

This is a program coordination and technical operations support role—not primarily a drone pilot position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily UAS program activities, drone mission scheduling, flight planning, and operational readiness.
• Support compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace authorization requirements, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain pilot rosters, FAA certification records, training schedules, and flight currency documentation.
• Track drone fleet inventory, equipment maintenance, inspections, firmware updates, and operational readiness.
• Support drone mission-planning platforms, flight management software, and operational reporting tools.
• Maintain accurate flight logs, mission records, incident reports, telemetry, photographs, and video documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and compliance documentation.
• Support Video Management Systems (VMS), CCTV/IP cameras, and physical security monitoring technologies.
• Monitor camera system performance, connectivity, recording status, and storage availability.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of video system outages, equipment issues, and technical concerns with support teams.
• Assist with secure storage, organization, retrieval, and archiving of drone imagery and operational data.
• Support project coordination activities, including schedules, action-item tracking, deliverables, and progress reporting.
• Develop workflow diagrams, process documentation, and project materials using Microsoft Visio and related tools.
• Collect and analyze operational metrics, including flight activity, safety performance, equipment readiness, and system availability.
• Prepare professional reports, management presentations, meeting summaries, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with security operations, IT teams, field personnel, and external agencies to support UAS initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, documentation, safety, and program processes.

Required Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, technical operations, systems administration, UAS operations, or a related field.
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with UAS/drone operations, mission planning, or regulated operational environments.
• Understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations and commercial drone operational requirements.
• Working knowledge of physical security technologies, technical systems, or security monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and familiarity with project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including interpreting operational data, system logs, and performance metrics.
• Excellent business writing skills, including preparing reports, SOPs, project documentation, and management presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records involving equipment, certifications, schedules, compliance, and operational activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Lower Manhattan, with potential hybrid eligibility after the initial 2 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in program coordination, technical operations, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting or coordinating drone flight operations.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or familiarity with FAA airspace authorization processes.
• Experience with Video Management Systems (VMS), CCTV cameras, IP cameras, or surveillance platforms.
• Knowledge of drone mission-planning applications, flight management systems, and UAS operational software.
• Experience tracking drone equipment, maintenance records, pilot certifications, or training activities.
• Familiarity with secure video storage, imagery management, access controls, and data retention requirements.
• Experience supporting physical security systems, remote monitoring, or AI-enabled surveillance technologies.
• Background working in transportation, public safety, government, or regulated operational environments.
• Experience preparing dashboards, workflow diagrams, project reports, and executive presentations.

Why This Opportunity?

• Support an innovative drone technology program for a major New York City government organization.
• Gain valuable experience with UAS operations, FAA compliance, mission coordination, and emerging security technologies.
• Work with physical security platforms, including VMS, CCTV systems, and operational monitoring technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced program managers, technical teams, and security professionals.
• Build experience in project coordination, regulatory administration, technical reporting, and program operations.
• 35-hour workweek with potential hybrid flexibility after the initial 2 months.
• Competitive compensation of $37.50-$47.50/hr W2.
• Long-term 12+ month contract opportunity with strong potential for extension.

About Seneca Resources

Seneca Resources is a client-focused provider of Information Technology consulting services and workforce solutions for government and commercial organizations across the United States.

Our success is driven by a strong corporate culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and career development. We offer engaging work, competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement. Seneca Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.