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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Lead to join our team!
In 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 UAS 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
Serving as the overall Program Manager for UAS contract support, with full responsibility for performance, staffing, deliverables, and compliance.
Acting as the primary liaison between Parsons and U.S. Government stakeholders, including Diplomatic Security leadership and program sponsors.
Leading program planning, execution, and tracking for milestones, budgets, staffing, and audits.
Managing and supervising the contractor team supporting UAS operations, including operations, logistics, training, and support personnel.
Establishing and maintaining program governance, performance metrics, and reporting rhythms.
Overseeing UAS operational support activities, including readiness, sustainment, training, and field support.
Establishing and enforcing incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes for UAS operations.
Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, U.S. Government policy, and host-nation regulations.
Supporting program reviews, executive briefings, and strategic planning with government leadership.
Coordinating deployments, operational priorities, and support activities across stakeholders and field teams.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 12+ years of experience.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
Proven experience leading U.S. Government operational programs as a program or project manager.
Demonstrated ability to serve as the senior interface to government stakeholders and decision-makers.
Experience managing contract performance, staffing, schedules, and budgets.
Strong understanding of UAS operations, aviation systems, or complex operational technology programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering executive-level briefings and reports.
Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, operationally sensitive, and internationally deployed environments.
Secret clearance required
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting Diplomatic Security, DoD, or other U.S. Government overseas operational programs.
Experience managing UAS, aviation, robotics, or ISR-related programs.
Familiarity with FAA airspace coordination, host-nation flight approvals, and operational aviation governance.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, and formal program reviews.
PMP, Agile, or other formal program management certifications.
Experience leading programs that include operations, logistics, training, and sustainment functions.
Strong technical background in UAS systems, aviation systems, or networked mission systems.
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 12+ years of experience
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
- Proven experience leading U.S. Government operational programs as a program or project manager
- Demonstrated ability to serve as the senior interface to government stakeholders and decision-makers
- Experience managing contract performance, staffing, schedules, and budgets
- Strong understanding of UAS operations, aviation systems, or complex operational technology programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including delivering executive-level briefings and reports
- Ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, operationally sensitive, and internationally deployed environments
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting Diplomatic Security, DoD, or other U.S. Government overseas operational programs
- Experience managing UAS, aviation, robotics, or ISR-related programs
- Familiarity with FAA airspace coordination, host-nation flight approvals, and operational aviation governance
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, and formal program reviews
- PMP, Agile, or other formal program management certifications
- Experience leading programs that include operations, logistics, training, and sustainment functions
- Strong technical background in UAS systems, aviation systems, or networked mission systems
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
