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USAJOBS · 23 hours ago

Executive Director for Drones and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $228K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an Executive Director for Drones and Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems within the Department of Homeland Security. This role involves providing high-level advice and direction on science and technology issues related to drones and CUAS, overseeing resources, and ensuring compliance with policies for national security.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees the allocation and execution of resources to support DHS and other government agencies in monitoring drones and counter unmanned aircraft systems

Conducts comprehensive research and development on monitoring procedures for drones and CUAS to ensure compliance with established guidelines and participates in the formulation of departmental policies, directives, and procedures

Ensures these policies are consistent with legal requirements, administratively sound, efficient, and cost-effective

Provides oversight and expert guidance on drones, CUAS and related program areas, advising the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and senior officials on issues impacting national security

Offers expert advice and input on monitoring procedures to ensure adherence to established guidelines, assessing legislative matters and their impact on departmental programs related to drones and CUAS

Provides recommendations on optimal approaches for equipping DHS components and other government agencies with requirements, capabilities, standards, systems analysis, systems engineering, technology readiness, and operational testing and evaluation

Advises senior officials on the development and planning of department-wide programs, ensuring continuity of operations and integrating drones and CUAS policies into business and government processes

Provides insights on emerging technologies such as 5G, augmented reality (AR), and computer vision, highlighting their potential to enhance drone communication, intelligence, and market growth

As drones and CUAS usage expands for personal and commercial purposes, refines and implements DHS rules and regulations based on government standards to address new security vulnerabilities and attack vectors introduced by drones and counter unmanned aircraft system

Develops policies and oversees compliance for drones and counter unmanned aircraft system based delivery applications, including the transportation of food, mail, and medicine, as companies experiment with these innovations

Manages advancements in drones and CUAS technology, including extended flight times, improved range through battery innovations, enhanced AI integrations, and the development of smaller, more capable drones and CUAS

Fosters formal relationships with senior officials in other executive departments regarding homeland security matters as it relates to drones and CUAS

Represents the Under Secretary and senior management in high-level meetings and conferences with private citizens, industry representatives, and federal, state, or local officials with vested interests in homeland security drones and CUAS

Prepares briefings for the Under Secretary and senior officials on critical issues and decisions, ensuring DHS positions as it pertains to drones and CUAS are effectively represented, and crosscutting issues are resolved promptly and efficiently

Qualification

Drones knowledgeCounter Unmanned Aircraft SystemsResource managementTechnical expertiseDecision-making skillsAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so

May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal

File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on

Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

Demonstrated extensive knowledge of drones and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS), as well as advanced management and organizational principles and practices

Demonstrated strong decision-making skills that deliver high-quality outcomes by leveraging technical expertise, analyzing complex problems, and assessing risks effectively

Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people

Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable

Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors