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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 UxS (Counter Unmanned Systems)Program Lead to join our team!\nIn 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 UxS 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.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nServing as the overall Program Manager for UxS contract support, with full responsibility for performance, staffing, deliverables, and compliance.\n\nActing as the primary liaison between Parsons and U.S. Government stakeholders, including Diplomatic Security leadership and program sponsors.\n\nLeading program planning, execution, and tracking for milestones, budgets, staffing, and audits.\n\nManaging and supervising the contractor team supporting UxS operations, including operations, logistics, training, and support personnel.\n\nEstablishing and maintaining program governance, performance metrics, and reporting rhythms.\n\nOverseeing UxS operational support activities, including readiness, sustainment, training, and field support.\n\nEstablishing and enforcing incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes for UxS operations.\n\nEnsuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, U.S. Government policy, and host-nation regulations.\n\nSupporting program reviews, executive briefings, and strategic planning with government leadership.\n\nCoordinating deployments, operational priorities, and support activities across stakeholders and field teams.\n\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 15+ years of experience.\n\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.\n\nProven experience leading U.S. Government operational programs as a program or project manager.\n\nDemonstrated ability to serve as the senior interface to government stakeholders and decision-makers.\n\nExperience managing contract performance, staffing, schedules, and budgets.\n\nStrong understanding of UxS operations, aviation systems, or complex operational technology programs.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering executive-level briefings and reports.\n\nAbility to operate effectively in high-tempo, operationally sensitive, and internationally deployed environments.\n\nSecret clearance required\n\nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience supporting Diplomatic Security, DoD, or other U.S. Government overseas operational programs.\n\nExperience managing UxS, aviation, robotics, or ISR-related programs.\n\nFamiliarity with FAA airspace coordination, host-nation flight approvals, and operational aviation governance.\n\nExperience supporting audits, inspections, and formal program reviews.\n\nPMP, Agile, or other formal program management certifications.\n\nExperience leading programs that include operations, logistics, training, and sustainment functions.\n\nStrong technical background in UxS systems, aviation systems, or networked mission systems.\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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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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