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UAS Project Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a UAS Project Manager in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates must have an active Secret clearance and ability to successfully pass a Customer and Border Protection Background Investigation (CBP BI).

Responsibilities:
*Support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) program office by providing life cycle acquisition planning and sustainment support for the MQ-9 fleet.
*Perform requirements analysis and traceability, conduct market research, prepare draft acquisition documents, establish and implement program plans and milestones, and draft/monitor program schedules, correspondence, action items, and financial reports.
*Establish and implement program plans and milestones.
*Formulate and executes logistical support plans to sustain military/aerospace technology.
*Generate and track program schedules, correspondence action items, and financial reports.
*Maintain database programs to support logistics efforts, and track Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
*Identify, analyze, and evaluate the logistics support requirements for UAS operations to include facilities, training, technical manuals, spare parts, support equipment, and maintenance requirements.

Qualifications Required:
*8-12 years of experience in project management, especially supporting DoD programs.
*Experience in DoD Air Vehicle/Systems Engineering and Requirements Analysis and Management.
*Prior experience with JCIDS Documentation and DoD Programming, Planning, and Budgeting.
*Professional, effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

Education Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience in military manned or unmanned aircraft system operations and/or acquisition OR a master's degree in management, engineering, law, acquisition/contract management, or logistics management and 8 years of relevant experience.
*DoD (or DHS equivalent) Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management or Career Field Life Cycle Logistics.

Travel Requirements:
*This position allows Work from Home options: 3 days onsite/2 days remote.

Clearance Requirements:
*Must have a Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
*Must successfully pass a CBP Background Investigation; a favorably adjudicated BI will be required to maintain this position.

The pay range for this position in DC is $100,000 to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.


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  • Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  • 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com


MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.


MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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