sUAS Program Manager

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

LOCATION: Onsite: Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

ABOUT THE JOB

Tepa Companies are actively seeking a Program Manager to develop and administer a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) program for the United States Air Force (USAF) at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina. As the Program Manager, you will manage sUAS program execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, scope and client satisfaction. You will also establish and manage staff for each phase of the program/project to include: identifying and resolving project performance and personnel problems, complying with all Tepa and client project management policies and procedures, managing, deadlines and deliverables, and executing projects per executed agreements.

Job responsibilities include:

• Develops and manages an sUAS Program for the United States Airforce at Joint Base Charleston.
• Leverages significant experience with USAF and/or DoD while implementing and managing the sUAS program.
• Oversight, coordination and/or management of contracted program office personnel based on Joint Base Charleston input.
• Leverages highly specialized experience and technical skills to execute the existing sUAS program in its current, less-than-mature, as-is state while noting opportunities for improvement in preparation to redesign and significantly improve the program.
• sUAS program architecture development, mission integration and program office support.
• Manages multiple simultaneous project activities, client and project staff.
• Secures project specifications, and task schedule coordination.
• Coordinates, leads, and participates in project and technology related meetings and conference calls, including high-level strategic briefing for senior leaders.
• Oversees and prepares monthly sUAS Program execution activity reports with a log of activities performed according to government process and requirements.
• Provides quarterly update briefing to Joint Base Charleston Senior Leaders and/or HQ AFIMSC.
• Prepares and provides meeting agendas and minutes, technical white papers, briefings, point papers, etc.
• Contributes to all team efforts by taking ownership of assigned tasks and duties, and be fully transparent and accountable for the successful performance of assigned tasks.
• Performs all duties with the highest possible degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Focuses particular attention on developing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction through the production of superior quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develops and outline work processes and procedures.
• Provides well-informed input into teaming discussions, marketing activities and sales strategies for the types of projects, clients and markets that they specialize in managing.
• Ensures timely approval and submission of invoices to clients and contractors in compliance with Tepa's financial calendar.
• Works with project manager to resolve payment of invoices, gain acceptance of deliverables and other business necessities related to the management of their projects.
• Travel to client and project sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Information Technology or related field or equivalent U.S. Air Force, or other DoD experience.
• 4+ years of experience navigating and operating under USAF policies, systems, command structure, etc., or equivalent experience within the DoD
• Ability to pass any/all applicable background checks to obtain a common access card (CAC) for USAF installation access privileges and AF Non-secret Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) access, which typically requires proof of U.S. Citizenship and a background check
• Familiar with base level air staff organization and how to effectively communicate technical and operational information with staff at the installation level
• Part 107 sUAS Licensed (or ability to quickly obtain it) and familiar with Part 107 and Part 91 rules and sUAS operations
• Familiar with sUAS Technology and Regulatory trends
• Knowledgeable of sUAS flight safety procedures and risk mitigation measures
• Able to develop and manage to detailed sUAS CONOPS (Concept of Operations)
• Experience with developing, implementing, curating training content/ Training program oversight
• Experience managing highly technical projects such as sUAS-based GIS data/imagery acquisition and conversion, geospatial workflow automation, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust terminology and tone for a variety of different types of audiences
• Ability to prioritize, manage and execute required tasks to meet multiple stringent schedule deadlines
• Solid understanding of business analysis techniques and processes
• Ability to work with various departments and client personnel to facilitate the orderly execution of project plans
• Experience training others on the use of sUAS, policies related to sUAS, geospatial data acquisition and processing, and navigating USAF or DoD polices and systems

Preferred (not required) :

• Familiar with modern project management processes
• Experience both performing and leading sUAS Geospatial data acquisition activities on Air Force installations
• Experience standing up a Program Management Office
• GIS, Imagery acquisition or sUAS Consulting experience