CUAS Operator/Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.Job Requisition: CUAS Operator/TechnicianLocation: Washington, DC, and MarylandWork Arrangement: Onsite / event-based; approximately 80% travel; potential 24/7 operational coverageSalary Range: Please provide your salary requirementClearance: Top SecretPositions/Start date: Up to 5 positions/ start in October 2026Relocation: Must relocate at your own expenseProgram OverviewThe Customer requires enhanced situational awareness and rapid response capabilities during protection events nationwide. The Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) program provides detection, tracking, and mitigation of unauthorized drone activity at protective sites. Contractor personnel operate and sustain government-furnished CUAS systems from Customer facilities and at protective sites, integrating operations with Customer command-and-control systems (including VIDTERRA and TAK). The number and type of systems and the level of contractor support for each event are determined by Customer based on the size of the protective site, event duration, protectee itineraries, and advance timeframe.Position SummaryThe CUAS Operator/Technician sets up, operates, maintains, and integrates government-furnished CUAS equipment supporting CUSTOMER protection events nationwide. The role delivers turn-key RF spectrum analysis and deconfliction, performs equipment setup, verification, and take-down at protective sites, maintains equipment in a constant state of readiness for immediate activation, conducts real-time system health monitoring and troubleshooting, and integrates CUAS detection, tracking, and mitigation data with CUSTOMER command-and-control systems (VIDTERRA and TAK). This is an event-based role requiring nationwide and international travel and the ability to support 24/7 operational coverage.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver turn-key 24/7 RF spectrum analysis for each protective mission; conduct RF deconfliction to optimize CUAS equipment placement and minimize interference with mission-critical communications.Deploy, set up, verify, and maintain proper operation of government-furnished CUAS equipment at all designated protective sites, including real-time system health monitoring and troubleshooting.Dismantle and securely store CUAS equipment following each event, ensuring all assets are maintained in a state of readiness for rapid redeployment.Maintain CUAS systems in a continuous stand-by posture, ready for immediate activation upon CUSTOMER request; monitor for, and respond to, unauthorized drone activity in real time.Integrate CUAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.Support secure, encrypted communications and data transmission; implement secure authentication and access controls in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards.Conduct interoperability testing with CUSTOMER IT staff prior to each event to validate connectivity, video distribution, and integration with VIDTERRA and TAK.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; manage spare parts, repair services, and logistics to sustain uninterrupted mission capability.Provide on-site or remote IT support during protection events to troubleshoot and resolve network or integration issues in real time.Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in adverse weather, climb ladders, work on rooftops, and lift 50 lbs. unassisted.Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, system performance, incident logs, after-action reviews, and network configuration/integration/troubleshooting guides for CUSTOMER inspection.Participate in protective advance planning meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings with CUSTOMER stakeholders.Adhere to all CUSTOMER security protocols, information-handling requirements, and federal IT/cybersecurity standards.When not deployed on active missions, work from the National Capital Region (NCR) facility to service, maintain, and store equipment and complete required CUSTOMER training.Required QualificationsMust be a U.S. citizen.High school diploma or equivalent.Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.Experience with CUAS detection, tracking, and mitigation systems, RF spectrum analysis, and/or RF deconfliction.Experience deploying, setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic, RF, or C-UAS systems in field/operational environments.Experience with secure network connectivity, encrypted data transmission, and integration with command-and-control systems.Ability to complete government-provided CUSTOMER training as required (offered on a rolling basis; training period not to exceed one month).Ability to travel nationwide and internationally (approximately 80% travel) and support variable schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and 24/7 event coverage.Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.Preferred QualificationsElectronics technician background or equivalent formal technical training.Military or federal CUAS, SIGINT, electronic warfare (EW), or RF/communications systems experience.Experience with VIDTERRA, TAK, or other secure C2/data-distribution systems.Manufacturer or platform-specific CUAS certifications.Prior experience supporting CUSTOMER, federal protective services, or National Special Security Event (NSSE) operations.Active Top Secret clearance.Performance Standards100% coverage during all designated protection periods.Continuous stand-by readiness with immediate activation upon CUSTOMER request.Successful integration and operation with CUSTOMER systems (VIDTERRA and TAK) for every event.Full compliance with all applicable federal law, CUSTOMER directives, and federal IT/cybersecurity standards.Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time off (PTO) and holidaysGroup Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceVoluntary Term Life InsuranceShort and Long-term disability insuranceEqual Employment Opportunity Statement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.E-Verify Statement. Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Disability Statement. 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