SUAS/ C-SUAS Program Manager

Job Title: SUAA/C-SUAS Program Manager

Location: Arnold AFB- Tullahoma TN (On-site)

Canvas is seeking a suitable candidate to provide advisory and assistance services in a Program Manager role for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) and Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-SUAS) in support of TSD Security Forces at Arnold AFB TN. The candidate will provide technical expertise to Security Forces and installation leadership on SUAS and C-SAUS readiness training risk management and integrated defense capabilities; administer all SUAS and C-SAUS software and databases; maintain accountability of related equipment certifications and training; manage SUAS and C-SUAS standards and evaluation programs; and provide readiness determinations for Security Forces members. The candidate will plan and execute assignments independently; develop solutions to highly complex problems; analyze interpret and report findings; and guide technical and programmatic work of team members supporting such efforts. Major roles and responsibilities include the following:

Duties:

• Manages SUAS and CSUAS program for the Security Forces Squadron.
  • Performs as a subject matter expert for all assigned SUAS and CSUAS platforms.
  • Provides expert level knowledge of assigned SUAS and C-SUAS system design capabilities and limiting factors.
  • Develops SUAS and CSUAS Concept of Operations Concept of Employment wing-level command policies and directives.
  • Ensures key leaders are apprised of SUAS and C-SUAS domestic operations.
  • Builds and disseminates annual reports summarizing domestic operations reportable to Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Senior Intelligence Oversight Official.
  • Validates mission readiness of military SUAS-O (SUAS-Operator) and provides substantiated Go/No-Go determinations to unit-level commanders for SUAS-O world-wide deployment taskings.
  • Prepares advanced-level briefings analyzes operational risks and provides documented quantifiable mission assessments to Security Forces leadership.
  • Performs and briefs wing level leadership on SUAS mission analysis and platform capability determinations.
  • Maintains SUAS program compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation International Civil Aviation Organization Air Force and Space Force instruction.
  • Ensures quality assurance across a broad spectrum of training materials and assists in syllabus development to ensure accurate syllabus flow and training content.
  • Administers SUAS-O standardization and evaluation program to include operator compliance with industry standards standardization of operational procedures and trends analysis.
  • Ensure all appointed CSUAS Information System Security Officers are in accordance with program requirements.
  • Maintains communications with all applicable Air Force and federal entities to ensure compliance efficacy and legality of the unit-level C-SUAS program.
  • Ensures compliance with intelligence oversight directives and national airspace system agreements.
• Conducts long-term planning work load management functional/technical advice and guidance and continuity of operations for the unit-level SUAS and C-SUAS program.
  • Establishes SUAS and C-SAUS operational continuity.
  • Develop program-related operational instructions guides historical documentation
  • Research interprets analyzes and applies guidelines which include national security policy statements Executive Orders DOD policies concepts and applicable special security policy directives.
  • Aligns all SUAS and C-SAUS guidance with Air Force Space Force and higher headquarter instruction and directives.
  • Provides metric and analysis systems to assess efficiency effectiveness and compliance with program-related regulatory procedures.
  • Serves as the unit liaison for incorporation of SUAS and C-SAUS into installation integrated defense planning and application.
  • Provides conflict resolution recommendations and coordinates input into the installation integrated defense plan.
  • Recommends procurement of all SUAS and C-SUAS equipment and training as required.
  • Performs mission planning debriefs and synchronizes fiscal and calendar year requirements.
  • Submits budget requests and justifications to leadership.
• Manages all SUAS and C-SUAS program software and equipment logistics.
  • Perform on-hand accountability and record keeping of program-related equipment which requires operating Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) as part of assigned duties.
  • Administers SUASMAN accountability software and regularly updates SUAS-O and SUAS equipment mission readiness status.
  • Serves as lead equipment custodian.
  • Manages government property in possession of the Air Force and documents in the accountable property system of record.
  • Administers flight crew information files and maintains currency in a living library.
  • Performs and provides record keeping for mishap reporting and flight-related special interest items.
  • Captures and records flight telemetry and video data.
  • Ensures SUAS-O SUAS and CSAUS certifications and training are current and recorded on file.

• Serve as the training authority and expert on all matters involving modernization and programming of SUAS and C-SUAS.
  • Creates builds maintains monitors and updates training guidance and training plans for all SUAS-O personnel.
  • Ensure all SUAS-O personnel are fully trained certified and authorized to plan and conduct SUAS and C-SUAS operations.
  • Provides logistical oversight of training course TDY requirements for all SUAS-O members.
  • Determines training level requirements for SUAS-O personnel and confirms certification completion and compliance.
  • Oversees all SUAS-O personnel medical readiness to fly SUAS equipment.
  • Gains and maintains proper cybersecurity certification as required by the Department of Defense or other authorities.
  • Maintains competency and certification in two or more distinctly different SUAS platforms to include the RQ-11B Raven RQ20B Puma and future like systems.
  • Employees maintain extensive knowledge of the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems by attending tactics conferences simulator working groups and various Initial Qualification (IQT) and Mission Qualification Courses (MQT).
  • Attend courses conferences and briefings to increase knowledge of training processes and procedures.
  • Responsible for developing operator training support material/courseware such as operator guides handouts charts graphs computer-based training modules training plans training task lists

Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field. Experience for education may be substituted with customer approval
• US citizenship required
• A working knowledge of drone technologies
• Familiarity with SUAS and C-SUAS operations
• Ability to work within specific procedures and processes of the Air Force Test Center and DoD regulations and guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities
• Dedication to achieving the mission of the TSD Security Forces as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Must be willing to travel up to 10% with possible overseas travel.

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To reflect our company culture Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
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• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

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