Position Overview

The C-UxS PM is primarily responsible for the identification/development of technology solutions for clients using company products, outsourced technology solutions and/or proprietary tools/techniques that others implement. Defines client needs and develops a plan and proposal for delivery of the project. Viewed by customers as a consultant. Performance is typically evaluated based on the capture of the consulting engagement and/or utilization, (i.e., billable hours).

This position can be located in Arlington, VA or Mountain View, CA.

Responsibilities
• Program Management
• Lead CUAS projects from problem curation through prototype execution and transition in coordination with DoD and commercial company partners.
• Write Statements of Work (SOWs), manage schedules, track deliverables, and maintain accurate updates in DIU systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Issue task orders, monitor contract performance, and ensure projects deliver on time and within scope.
• Problem Curation & Stakeholder Engagement
• Work with DoD stakeholders (Services, CCMDs, PEOs) to identify CUAS and/or other autonomy related capability gaps and define project goals.
• Translate user needs into structured problem statements that commercial vendors can address.
• Manage relationships across DoD customers and interagency partners.
• Industry & Vendor Engagement
• Identify and recruit commercial companies with CUAS/autonomy solutions.
• Guide vendors through DIU's acquisition process and help them adapt products to DoD needs.
• Conduct technical diligence sufficient to evaluate commercial solutions (not as a deep SME).
• Transition & Communication
• Develop transition plans to move successful prototypes into programs of record or other scaling pathways.
• Represent DIU's CUAS efforts to senior DoD leaders, industry partners, and interagency stakeholders.
• Prepare clear reports, updates, and briefings for leadership.

Qualifications

A minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8 years with a Master's degree, a PhD with 5 years' experience required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated experience in program management (preferably in DoD acquisition, technology transition, or rapid prototyping).
• Familiarity with autonomy, unmanned systems, or CUAS technologies - enough to ask the right questions and assess vendor claims.
• Experience writing SOWs, building schedules, issuing task orders, or managing similar project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and keep complex projects on track.
• Mix of DoD/USG and commercial experience strongly preferred.
• Current TS/SCI clearance required

ATTRIBUTES
• Energetic & Mission-Driven - motivated to solve hard DoD problems with commercial technology.
• Entrepreneurial - seeks opportunities, builds networks, and grows DIU's impact.
• Independent - makes informed decisions and keeps projects moving without constant guidance.
• Agile & Flexible - navigates DoD bureaucracy and finds ways to get to "yes."
• Organized & Detail-Oriented - comfortable with the mundane PM tasks that make projects successful.
• Fixer/Solver - proactively identifies risks, mitigates issues, and clears blockers.

NICE-TO-HAVES
• Experience trying to sell technology to DoD or working inside a PEO/PM office.
• Frustration with DoD bureaucracy and a passion to improve it.
• Prior operational or combat experience (reinforcing end-user empathy).
• Networks in autonomy, CUAS, or defense innovation communities.

Global Comp

$138,000 - $225,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.