Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Support SME

Job overview

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Support SME works primarily onsite at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, with telework potentially authorized for administrative tasks and frequent travel to cutter locations and vendor installation sites. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Aviation Acquisition (CG-931) and its UAS program. The subject matter expert provides acquisition lifecycle support and technical coordination for UAS development and integration on cutter and land-based operations. The role advances fleet capabilities through acquisition documentation, shipboard installation oversight, vendor and deliverable coordination, training logistics, and cross-functional issue resolution.

What you'll do

• Support UAS acquisition lifecycle phases under DHS and USCG policies
• prepare acquisition research, analysis, and documentation
• provide expertise on UAS integration aboard National Security Cutters
• represent the program during vendor installations and deployments
• coordinate training logistics and CG-One accounts
• track vendor deliverables, equipment readiness, and shipboard compatibility
• collaborate with government teams on issues, recommendations, and schedules
• maintain program documentation in DCARS and TMS.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

uas program support

senior subject matter expert

washington dc

vlinc

u.s. coast guard

office of aviation acquisition

uas integration

acquisition lifecycle

national security cutters

shipboard installations

program documentation

frequent travel

dhs acquisition

uas operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as specified, at least 10 years supporting defense or DHS acquisition programs, six years of direct UAS experience, and knowledge of USCG acquisition processes. Frequent travel and on-site shipboard installation oversight are stated.

About the employer

VLinc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.