By Light Professional IT Services

UAS Program Director

By Light Professional IT Services

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the UAS program, ensuring successful achievement of technical, operational, contractual, and financial objectives across multiple, simultaneous UAS projects.
  • Build the By Light UAS team by leading the recruitment, management, and performance of technical staff—including pilots, trainers, and engineers—to ensure mission success and program excellence.
  • Engineer, plan, and implement innovative UAS solutions tailored to client missions and requirements, with particular expertise in Group 1, 2, and 3 UASs.
  • Develop and execute program management plans, schedules, and resource allocations in alignment with customer expectations and organizational goals.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, maintaining superior client relationships and communication.
  • Conduct detailed tactical analyses and develop/implement training in UAS deployments, focusing on best practices.
  • Lead proposal development, capture management, and business growth initiatives to expand UAS program offerings and secure new contracts.
  • Manage program budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, training materials, and after-action reports related to UAS operations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate advanced capabilities into existing or new programs.
  • Ensure operational security, risk management, and adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards throughout program lifecycle.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned to drive program efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation, management, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in UAS program management.
  • Demonstrated experience with tactical and operational employment of Group 1, 2, and 3 UAVs.
  • Expertise in UAS design, integration, mission planning, and tactical employment.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead proposal efforts and capture new government business.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically/Internationally as required.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a DOD Secret clearance and apply for Top Secret when required.