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The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between government stakeholders, operational users, and industry partners to ensure C-sUAS capabilities remain mission-ready, operationally effective, and aligned with evolving threat environments.\nThis position is focused on operational leadership, project execution, capability fielding, and strategic modernization planning. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing C-sUAS programs, leading technology deployments, supporting operational requirements development, and overseeing complex projects involving detection, tracking, command and control, and mitigation systems.\nThis is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated assignment duration of nine (9) months, with the potential for extension, reduction, or modification based on program requirements.\nResponsibilities\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nLead operational oversight of C-sUAS detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation capabilities to ensure mission readiness and operational effectiveness. \nMonitor system performance and operational metrics to assess readiness, availability, and effectiveness across deployed environments. \nTranslate customer requirements, operational data analysis, and emerging threat trends into actionable capability development plans and future fielding initiatives. \nEvaluate operational 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status reports, executive briefings, and technical recommendations for government leadership. \nSupport budget planning, acquisition strategies, and technology roadmaps to address future operational requirements. \nManage operational acceptance testing, site assessments, capability evaluations, and transition-to-operations activities. \nCapability Integration & Modernization\nLead integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts for C-sUAS sensor and mitigation systems to ensure operational effectiveness and mission readiness. \nCoordinate with government agencies, manufacturers, and industry partners to integrate sensors, effectors, command and control systems, and Common Operational Picture (COP) capabilities. \nCoordinate with government and industry stakeholders to support cybersecurity initiatives that maximize system resilience, security, and operational availability. \nSupport interoperability assessments and integration efforts across multiple C-sUAS technologies and mission systems. \nLead technology refresh initiatives and modernization planning to address evolving threats and operational requirements. \nCoordinate the introduction, testing, and fielding of emerging technologies to improve mission performance and operational effectiveness. \nTechnical Analysis & Capability Development\nAnalyze operational and technical data to identify performance trends, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement. \nAssess sensor and system performance to reduce false alarms while increasing detection accuracy, tracking reliability, and operational effectiveness. \nEvaluate emerging C-sUAS technologies and provide recommendations regarding adoption, testing, fielding, and operational employment. \nMaintain analytical databases, operational records, and program documentation. \nPrepare and present findings, risk assessments, readiness evaluations, and strategic recommendations to government stakeholders and senior leadership. \nSupport market research, technology assessments, and operational evaluations of current and emerging C-sUAS capabilities. \nOther duties as assigned\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree, Operations Management, Project Management, Military Studies, Business Management, or a related discipline. \nMinimum of 15 years of experience supporting defense, security, force protection, surveillance, or integrated technology programs. \nMinimum of 10 years of experience with Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), air defense, force protection, or related operational technologies. \nDemonstrated experience managing operational programs, technology fielding efforts, and large-scale projects involving complex systems. \nStrong understanding of capability development, operational requirements management, systems integration, technology fielding, and lifecycle sustainment. \nProven ability to analyze operational and technical data and develop actionable recommendations. \nExceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. \nDemonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. \nAbility to work independently while leading multidisciplinary government and contractor teams. \nAbility to successfully pass required background and drug screening requirements.\nSuccessfully pass background and drug screening\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, Engineering, Military Studies, or a related field. \nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential. \nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Homeland Security, federal law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, or force protection missions. \nExperience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), DoD acquisition programs, or rapid capability fielding initiatives. \nFamiliarity with C-UAS sensors, radars, RF 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