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Direct Operational Support, sUAS (OCONUS, Contingent))

Darksaber Labs
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Alexandria, Alexandria 22320, VA

Salary

$140,000 - $160,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Direct Operational Support (sUAS) position involves providing operational support for OCONUS requirements with a travel requirement of 50%.
  • Candidates will serve as lead instructors, specializing in sUAS operations for surveillance and reconnaissance, focusing on Group 1-3 platforms.
  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of sUAS operational experience in combat arms or SOF units, along with FAA Part 107 certification.
  • The role offers excellent pay and benefits, appealing to those seeking adventure in their work environment.
  • US citizenship and eligibility for sensitive programs are required, along with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of small unit tactics.

About the role - Direct Operational Support (sUAS)

  • The DOS position is an operational role supporting OCONUS requirements
  • 50% travel required
  • Successful candidates will become lead instructors for students employing sUAS in operational roles
  • Excellent pay & benefits (and adventure)

What you'll do

  • Subject Matter Expert on sUAS, C-UAS, and their employment in small & large unit tactics, with a focus on Group 1-3 platforms
  • POI development for OCONUS partners, execution of program curriculum for students abroad
  • Teach sUAS operations for students engaged in surveillance & reconnaissance utilizing tiered sUAS platforms, to include:
    • The basics of sUAS operations, flight
    • Airspace deconfliction
    • Platform selection, from nano to Group 3
    • Operational TTP training, honing, and student testing
    • Student POI deliverables & certification
    • Course reporting & syllabus maintenance

Qualifications

  • US citizenship (required)
  • FSP eligibility for sensitive programs (required)
  • sUAS operational experience (Groups 1-3) in a combat arms or SOF unit (required)
  • FAA Part 107 certification (required)
  • 50% overseas travel OCONUS, with possible surges (required)
  • POI development, maintenance experience (required)
  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience, required)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of foreign languages (highly desired)
  • Air Operations experience (highly desired)
  • Knowledge of small unit tactics, techniques, and procedures (highly desired)
  • Global travel experience as a singleton or part of a small, highly technical team (highly desired)
  • C-UAS knowledge & red-cell experience (highly desired)



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