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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented UAS Operator and Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nConduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.\n\nSupport and conduct hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms.\n\nConduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.\n\nSupport the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.\n\nEvaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.\n\nSupport the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.\n\nExecute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.\n\nSupport domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 30% of the time.\n\nConduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.\n\nSupport test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies.\n\nCoordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.\n\nPrepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.\n\nOperate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness\n\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience\n\nExperience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.\n\nFAA Part 107 certification.\n\nDemonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.\n\nExperience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction.\n\nExperience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.\n\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, up to 30% of the time.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.\n\nAbility to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.\n\nExperience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.\n\nActive SECRET clearance.\n\nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.\n\nFamiliarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.\n\nExperience with mission planning software.\n\nExperience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.\n\nExperience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.\n\nFormal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.\n\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nAn 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 US 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. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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