Counter-Unmanned Systems Senior Portfolio Manager

The position is responsible for the Counter Unmanned Systems Portfolio. The current emphasis within this portfolio is on countering unmanned small aircraft systems (C-sUAS), requiring knowledge and background in air defense and/or force protection, with specific background in C-sUAS being a significant plus.

In addition to the main focus of C-sUAS, this position is responsible for the portfolio of DoD counter unmanned systems (C-UXS) such as C-UGV, C-USV, and C-UUV. Counter Unmanned Ground Vehicles (C-UGV) refers to defeating remotely operated or unmanned (also uncrewed) cars, trucks, tracked or wheeled robotic systems which travel or operate primarily on land. Counter Unmanned Surface Vessels (C-USV) refers to defeating unmanned, autonomously or remotely-operated surface vessels, boats or sails. Counter-Unmanned Underwater Vessels (C-UUV) refers to the systems that can defeat autonomously or remotely-operated underwater vessels which can perform a variety of functions such as perform underwater intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), dredging operations, mine-clearing or mine-laying operation.  The majority of the all C-UAS / C-UXS are non-programs of records (NPR) and are technologically immature and in some stage of prototype development within their programs; therefore, a background in Systems Program Management and/or defense acquisition is considered extremely valuable for this position.

Military experience, to include inside the Pentagon is a plus. The position will include the preparation of briefings and reports that include acquisition strategy and system analysis.

Additional tasks include coordination with interagency partners, test personnel, and cross-functional teammates within DoD. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of managing projects simultaneously, ranging from urgent requests for information to strategic multi-year projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Current SCI is a bonus. 
• A background in Air Defense and/or Force Protection or specific familiarity with C-UAS or C-UXS (C-UGV, C-USV, C-UUV).
• Familiarity with unmanned systems, architecture, and technologies.
• Must be able to develop and brief PowerPoint presentations, provide information papers, and generate written reports to assist DoD Senior Leaders in informed decision-making based on accurate reporting, detailed analysis and astute interpretation of intelligence reports.
• Self-motivated individual who looks for and finds ways to add organizational value without extensive direction.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous C-sUAS / C-UXS experience.
• Familiarity or background in DoD systems research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E).
• Familiarity or background in DoD systems Program Management.
• Familiarity with Defense Acquisition processes and/or management.
• Familiarity with formal DoD task tracking and management systems and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of work experience.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple Counter-UAS projects through interfacing with DoD and interagency stakeholders.
• Track and manage multiple tasks utilizing formal DoD Tasking Management Systems.
• Lead Working Groups and coordinate issues across multiple DoD Components, to include the Interagency and provide support Allies and Partnered Nations.
• Coordinate with technical SMEs to keep developmental programs on schedule.

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