Valiant Integrated Services is seeking to hire an Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Operator subject matter expert (SME) to support the integration of Small UAS (sUAS) into the joint operational environment. This project is supported by the Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) Program Office, which is sponsoring the work at Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) in Yuma, AZ as a Quick Reaction Test (QRT). Currently, units employing sUAS must operate within the assigned restricted operations zones (ROZs), which inhibits the full utilization of system capabilities. The candidate requires operational employment experience with Group 1 and 2 UASs and must be thoroughly familiar with UAS flight profiles, sensor capabilities, sensor limitations, and envelope requirements for optimal mission execution.
The candidate will work with other team members to develop and test tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to accomplish the QRT objectives. The project will be conducted using the Department of Defense-prescribed JT&E process. The candidate will participate in a 4-person, on-site team and assist with the creation of a project plan, development of the TTP, identification of testing opportunities, collection and analysis of data, and completion of other activities in accordance with the JT&E Program Office handbook. Candidate should be familiar with JT&E processes, requirements, and deliverables as specified in the JT&E handbook.
Basic Requirements:
- UAS operator of the MQ-5B, RQ-21A, RQ-20A, RQ-7B/v2, and/or RQ-2B.
- Combat experience as a UAS operator in OIF and/or OEF
- Experience at MAWTS-1 within the UAS Division
- Experience executing combat operations in accordance with the ATO, Special Instructions, and other planning and tasking documents.
- Familiarity with lateral, altitude, and time-based deconfliction of airborne assets.
- Effective communication skills to convey information to test team and customers
- Experience writing concept of operations (CONOPS) or TTP at the strategic or operational level describing what a commander intends to accomplish and how it will be accomplished using available resources
- Ability to monitor and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in preparing materials and briefing DoD leadership
- Flexibility to travel up to 10%
- Active SECRET clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with JT&E as a member of a QRT, Joint Feasibility Study (JFS), or Joint Test (JT)
- Weapons and Tactics Instructor Pilot
- Experience at VMU-1
* Position contingent upon task award
