CUAS Technical SME

About Us: At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs. Position supports TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program to deploy, set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and recover CUAS equipment in support of the Federal Air Marshall Service national security operations. Positions responsibilities include: Setting up, configuring, and operating fixed-site mobile and portable CUAS systems. Operating CUAS detection and authorized mitigation equipment under required Government direction or oversight. Performing pre-deployment testing, system calibration, operational checks and readiness verification. Installing and configuring Government approved CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and system integrations. Maintaining and troubleshooting CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and communications. Diagnosing technical faults and coordinating equipment repairs or vendor support. Supporting CUAS data portals, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and other Government-approved integration and situational awareness tools. Supporting interoperability and integration among CUAS sensors, command and control systems, data portals, networks and approved external systems. Monitoring Equipment condition, performance, connectivity and operational status. Supporting multiple CUAS manufacturers, platforms, configurations and vendor neutral technologies. Preparing, contributing or documenting CUAS operations, maintenance actions, system status, technical reports, incident documentation and after-action reports.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant CUAS technical or operational experience. Previous military experience, civilian law enforcement experience, CUAS field service representative experience, CUAS contract support experience, or comparable technical experience supporting CUAS or related systems. Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Experience with the deployment, setup, configuration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery of technical equipment and systems. Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, firmware, networking, communications, or other integrated technical systems. Experience documenting technical activities, maintenance actions, system status, incidents, or after-action activities. U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, if required. Ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment locations nationwide. Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. Ability to work outdoors, stand for extended periods, and operate in varying weather and field conditions. Ability to occasionally support operations outside of normal business hours, as required.

EEO Employer: RELI Groupis an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi... HUBZone: We encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. You can check to see if your address is located in a HUBZone by accessing theSBA HUBZone Map. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $119,000.Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers.