C-UAS Solutions Development Project Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) Solutions Development Project Manager to join our team!

In this role, you will lead the integration, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge CUAS technologies that detect, track, and defeat hostile drones in support of U.S. Government missions worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading end-to-end CUAS system integration projects from requirements definition through field deployment and acceptance.
• Coordinating across engineering, RF, networking, and operations teams to deliver mission-ready capabilities on cost and schedule.
• Conducting technical reviews and analyses of radar, RF, and sensor systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Identifying, vetting, and recommending emerging CUAS technologies for evaluation and integration.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Supporting system design reviews, site surveys, installations, and test events at U.S. and international locations.
• Implementing configuration and change management processes to maintain hardware/software baseline control.
• Producing concise reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Applying Agile and traditional project management principles to drive delivery excellence in dynamic operational environments.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead CUAS integration and development projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring cost, schedule, and scope alignment.
• Develop project management plans, risk registers, communication plans, and integrated master schedules.
• Report progress using key performance indicators and program health metrics.
• Implement and maintain a formal Change Management process for configuration control of hardware/software baselines.
• Oversee end-to-end CUAS system integration-sensors, command and control (C2), RF detection, EW, and radar systems.
• Conduct requirements analysis, interface definition, and system validation.
• Review engineering design documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with operational standards.
• Support testing and evaluation of radar and RF subsystems, including data analysis and performance reporting.
• Identify, assess, and recommend emerging CUAS technologies and OEM solutions for client evaluation.
• Own the technical narrative and deliver findings to technical and nontechnical clients
• Participate in prototype integration and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline operational workflows through software or hardware innovation.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, design reviews, and working sessions.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to senior government and industry leadership.
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, training, and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts including technical manuals, install plans, and evaluation reports.
• Support operational install plan reviews with attention to performance, reliability, and life-cycle cost.
• Maintain situational awareness of configuration baselines and software versions across deployed systems.

Education and Experience Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• Proven client-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in project management, systems integration, or technology development within defense, aerospace, or RF/EW domains.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in systems engineering supporting hardware/software integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in radar, RF, or electronic warfare systems - including design, testing, or performance analysis.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent integration projects with competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain project plans, risk matrices, budgets, and stakeholder communication frameworks.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort
• Experience working in a rapidly iterating test environment with high levels of integration with software development teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, system engineering lifecycle, and CUAS technology domains.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; proven ability to translate technical findings into executive-level deliverables.
• Familiarity with RF propagation, radar signal processing, and EW sensor technologies.
• Network systems integration expertise, including IP-based architectures, VLANs, routing/switching, and secure data links across sensor and command networks.
• CompTIA Network+-level networking knowledge of LAN/WAN configuration, network troubleshooting, and device interoperability for distributed CUAS systems.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills for interfacing with government and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, ambiguous environments and lead small, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM / A-CSM) or equivalent Agile certification (preferred).
• sUAS / CUAS Technical OEM Certifications (desired)
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) (desired)
• Demonstrated expertise in radar, RF, or EW systems and multi-vendor technology integration.
• Working knowledge of IP networking, system architecture, and data link integration for distributed sensor systems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective communicator-both written and verbal-with the ability to brief executive and operational audiences.
• Adaptable, mission-focused, and able to thrive in austere or dynamic deployment conditions.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek with flexibility for mission requirements.
• Travel: Candidates should be willing to travel / TDY away from their home location for up to 30% of a typical work year, potentially to international diplomatic facilities and high-threat environments. Typical deployments are expected to be 7-30 days, however candidates should be willing support deployments up to 90 days in special circumstances
• Physical requirements can include walking, climbing, crawling through small spaces, and standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Must meet most stringent country medical clearance requirements. Position requires adherence to approved vaccination protocols as determined by location.

Security Clearance Requirement:
An 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We 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.

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