UAS Policy & Programs Analyst (C-UAS)

Partner Forces; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Partner Forces is seeking a Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy & Program Analyst to support homeland security and critical infrastructure security initiatives focused on UAS and emerging counter-UAS (C-UAS) mission areas. The role offers the opportunity to help shape meaningful work at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure, and emerging technology.

The ideal candidate is a strong analytical thinker who is curious about evolving security threats, comfortable operating

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience supporting homeland security, aviation security, emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, defense, or related mission areas.
• Familiarity with the evolving UAS and C-UAS landscape.
• Understanding of UAS policy and regulatory topics, including FAA Part 107, Remote ID, or related frameworks.
• Foundational understanding of C-UAS technologies and operational considerations.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving client environments.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support UAS and C-UAS related policy, research, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze emerging UAS threats, trends, technologies, and regulatory developments.
• Support the development of reports, briefings, presentations, training materials, and stakeholder-facing products.
• Assist with coordination across government, industry, and critical infrastructure stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis related to critical infrastructure security, public safety, and emerging threats.
• Track developments related to FAA regulations, Remote ID, BVLOS frameworks, and evolving C-UAS authorities.
• Support meetings, workshops, outreach efforts, and program coordination activities.
• Help grow and mature Partner Forces’ UAS and security capabilities over time.

Skills

UAS policy analysis

Regulatory analysis

Research and writing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Synthesis of complex information

Job description

Partner Forces is seeking a Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy & Program Analyst to support homeland security and critical infrastructure security initiatives focused on UAS and emerging counter-UAS (C-UAS) mission areas. The role offers the opportunity to help shape meaningful work at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure, and emerging technology.

The ideal candidate is a strong analytical thinker who is curious about evolving security threats, comfortable operating