sUAS Program Training and Operations Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, write, and maintain the institutional sUAS, C-sUAS, and UxS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for use across all Marine Corps installations.
• Aid in the development and refinement of critical range safety documents, including Limited Range Safety Releases (LRSR) and Safety of Use Memorandums (SOUM), for new and existing unmanned and counter-unmanned systems.
• Act as the primary technical advisor to senior Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) and installation leadership on all sUAS/C-sUAS/UxS matters, providing expert recommendations on policy, equipment, training, and integration strategies.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive lifecycle and fielding plan for standardized sUAS equipment for Marine Corps Range Control organizations, including system recommendations, implementation strategies, and technology modernization.
• Provide expert recommendations on C-sUAS technologies (including electronic/RF/cyber types) to inform institutional-level range safety policy and equipment procurement decisions. Develop and formalize a standardized sUAS operator training program for Government approval and inclusion in the Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) curricula to ensure compliance and proficiency with adult learning concepts.
• Develop a detailed plan to govern and provide sUAS flights across the Marine Corps for range surveys, data collection, Probabilistic Surface Danger Zone (PSDZ) tool support, and GIS data updates.
• Execute or oversee select sUAS flights to validate new procedures, test equipment, or collect critical data for policy development.
• Obtain all necessary flight clearances and coordinate with Range Control and G-6 to ensure deconfliction of aviation and frequencies for all operations.
• Perform technical analysis on payload capabilities (e.g., LiDAR, thermal) and the processing of collected data for institutional use.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience in writing, staffing, and publishing institutional-level military policy, SOPs, or safety-of-use documentation.
• Expert knowledge of the Marine Corps range safety framework, including an in-depth understanding of Surface Danger Zones (SDZ), Weapon Danger Zones (WDZ), and risk assessment processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of DoW, service-specific, and FAA regulations governing sUAS, C-sUAS, and weaponized drone operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of military and commercial sUAS/C-sUAS platforms (Groups 1-2), payloads, associated weapon systems, and their operational characteristics.
• Proven ability to develop and manage lifecycle and fielding plans for new military equipment and technology modernization.
• Skill in applying analytical techniques to appraise programs, identify institutional capability gaps, and formulate policy-based solutions.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to author complex technical documents, develop and deliver training, and brief senior leaders effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.