IntrepidGS

Project Manager II – UAS

IntrepidGS
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeCamp Pendleton • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing UAS program activities, ensuring compliance with FAA and Department of Defense regulations, and leading operational planning and mission execution. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain personnel readiness through effective training and oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords
UAS Program CoordinationOperational LeadershipFAA Medical CertificateActive Secret Security ClearanceBUQ-1 And BUQ-2 Qualified

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and coordinate day-to-day UAS program activities to meet operational objectives, contractual deliverables, and customer requirements
  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to UAS operators and supporting personnel
  • Coordinate operational planning, mission execution, training, and personnel scheduling to maintain program readiness and mission effectiveness
  • Monitor program performance, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure personnel qualifications, certifications, training records, and operational documentation remain current and compliant
  • Promote compliance with aviation safety policies, FAA requirements, Department of Defense instructions, and program-specific requirements
  • Coordinate with government representatives, military personnel, program leadership, and other stakeholders
  • Support resource planning, equipment accountability, maintenance coordination, and readiness reporting
  • Prepare and maintain program reports, operational records, status updates, and required documentation
  • Ensure compliance with security requirements and proper handling of classified information
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workforce performance, safety, and mission readiness
  • Perform additional program management and operational duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a UAS operator
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an additional six (6) years of job-related experience substituted for the education requirement
  • Must possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate in accordance with DCMA Combined Instruction 8210.1 (Series), as invoked by DFARS 252.228-7001
  • Must be BUQ-1 and BUQ-2 qualified
  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • Previous experience serving as a TALSA supervisor preferred
  • Experience in UAS program coordination, operational leadership, or military aviation support preferred
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense aviation operations, safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred
  • Experience coordinating training, personnel readiness, operational scheduling, and mission support activities preferred
  • Experience working in a government contracting environment and supporting military customers preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity, including consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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Hard Skills
UAS OperationsOperational PlanningMission ExecutionTraining CoordinationPersonnel SchedulingProgram Performance MonitoringRisk IdentificationCorrective Action ImplementationCompliance ManagementOperational Documentation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
FAA Medical CertificateBUQ-1 QualificationBUQ-2 Qualification
Industry Keywords
Aviation Safety PoliciesDepartment Of Defense InstructionsGovernment ContractingMilitary Aviation SupportOperational ReadinessTraining Records ComplianceClassified Information HandlingOperational EfficiencyWorkforce PerformanceMission Readiness