UAS Project Consultant

Job summary:

Are you passionate about new technology and the emerging drone industry? Do you want to be in the driver’s seat to integrate drones into the airspace? As Airspace Link’s UAS Project Consultant, you will be working with our clients in private and public industry to realize their operational vision. Whether it’s supporting a large corporation with last mile delivery or working with various governments to organize a feasibility study for cross border operations, you will contribute operational, strategic, and technical expertise to our clients’ drone operations projects.

As a liaison between the client and internal stakeholders, you will define project parameters, develop project plans in line with business objectives, and work with our in house team of professionals towards successful project completion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our Business Development team to ensure a successful handoff between sales activity and project execution
• Meet with clients in person and virtually to determine and define UAS project scope and objectives
• Understand and predict resources needed to reach objectives and define projects
• Track and manage project tasking, milestones, and deadlines to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects
• Collaborate internally and externally to provide project updates around strategy, assignments, and timing
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Use data driven techniques to manage project performance, hold retrospectives, and recommend areas for improvement
• Write technical project scope in support of proposals, grants, RFPs, etc.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location: Remote

DEI Statement: Airspace Link is committed to building a diverse team, embracing an inclusive culture, and investing in equity across our organization.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Background Check: Employment offers for this role are contingent on a satisfactory completion of a background check.

Travel Required: ~20%

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, Aviation, Business or related field
• Substantial domain knowledge and experience in aerospace, its rules and regulations. Pilot’s license a huge plus
• 5+ years of experience in Consulting, Project Management, or Strategy within UAS or Aviation or related field
• Strong grasp of Esri technology and how it can be leveraged in UAS operations
• Passion for UAS industry and comfort in a startup environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at all levels of stakeholders