UAS Program Lead

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Lead to join our team!

In this role, you will serve as the senior program manager and primary interface to the U.S. Government, responsible for leading contractor support to worldwide UAS operations. You will oversee program performance, staffing, compliance, and delivery while coordinating across government stakeholders, operations teams, and technical support organizations to ensure safe, reliable, and mission‑ready UAS capabilities are fielded and sustained.

• Serving as the overall Program Manager for UAS 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 UAS operations, including operations, logistics, training, and support personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining program governance, performance metrics, and reporting rhythms.
• Overseeing UAS operational support activities, including readiness, sustainment, training, and field support.
• Establishing and enforcing incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes for UAS operations.
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, U.S. Government policy, and host‑nation regulations.
• Supporting program reviews, executive briefings, and strategic planning with government leadership.
• Coordinating deployments, operational priorities, and support activities across stakeholders and field teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (or experience in lieu of degree) and 10 years 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 UAS 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.

• Experience supporting Diplomatic Security, DoD, or other U.S. Government overseas operational programs.
• Experience managing UAS, aviation, robotics, or ISR‑related programs.
• Familiarity with FAA airspace coordination, host‑nation flight approvals, and operational aviation governance.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and formal program reviews.
• PMP, Agile, or other formal program management certifications.
• Experience leading programs that include operations, logistics, training, and sustainment functions.
• Strong technical background in UAS systems, aviation systems, or networked mission systems.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our U.S. government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

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