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The Logistics Mission Support Operations is looking for a Range Control Officer (RCO) to manage the day-to-day operations of an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) test range. Our team is focused on providing Engineering and Integration (E&I) services to our Air Force customer to develop new and improve existing Counter-small UAS (C-sUAS) capabilities.

The RCO will be the onsite Point of Contact (POC) for all integration, test, maintenance and training events that take place at the range. The RCO will be the liaison between Leidos, USAF customers, and end users to coordinate all planned range events. The candidate will be responsible for the daily opening / closing of the range, maintaining and updating range documentation, maintenance and issue resolution on range equipment, and maintaining a schedule of range events. The RCO will be expected to develop a deep understanding of all hardware and software components that makeup the C-sUAS System of Systems (SoS). A FAA Part 107 pilots license is a preferred qualification to support as-needed flight operations. This position will report to the Program Manager and require close coordination with Leidos engineering staff, customer representatives, and subcontract / OEM partners.

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Responsibilities Include:

Manages and organizes daily range activities to include integration, test, maintenance, and training events.

Ensure all range systems are in working order to support planned range operations.

Works to resolve open issues on all range systems.

Accurately monitors and updates range schedule for all upcoming activities.

Leads weekly status meeting to update on range status and operations.

Tracks current status and configuration of all range systems.

Documents range policies and procedures

Supports the operation of small-UAS on an as-needed basis to support range activities.

Establishes working relationships with customer counterparts, subcontract partners, and external stakeholders who may utilize the range.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and eight (8)+ years of experience or a Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with six (6) + years of experience in project management or engineering.

Four (4) years of management experience with excellent organizational and communication skills

Previous site management experience

Experience operating and maintaining radar, EO/IR, and EW systems

The ability to work extended hours to support range operations as needed

US citizenship and have a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

FAA Part 107 Pilots License and experience with flight operations

Experience leading integration and test events

Familiar with C-sUAS systems and capabilities

Clearance Required:

Must possess an active DoD Secret level clearance at time of consideration

C-sUAS/HBUC E&I

Pay Range: Pay Range $97,500.00 - $150,000.00 - $202,500.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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