Unmanned Aircraft Systems; UAS Policy & Program Analyst

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy & Program Analyst

As a consultant at Partner Forces, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, collaborating with colleagues, partners, and clients to ideate, initiate and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You will work on mission‑oriented projects, bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and deliver meaningful solutions.

Partner Forces is grounded in our core values of integrity, excellence, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Our culture fosters an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued as teammates and contributors.

• 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 , 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

• 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 , 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

• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, FAA, DoD, or critical infrastructure security programs
• Familiarity with security planning, risk analysis, or emerging technology initiatives
• Experience supporting trainings, workshops, stakeholder engagement, or operational coordination efforts
• Interest in helping build and shape emerging UAS capabilities within a growing consulting environment

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 USD

Partner Forces, LLC is a management consulting firm specializing in helping homeland security partners tackle their most pressing and complex challenges. We provide holistic, integrated solutions across the homeland and national security enterprise, offering expertise in program development and analysis, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, technology implementation, security and preparedness assessment, and business process improvement.

Partner Forces is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.