Director Of Unmanned Systems

Actalent • White Marsh, MD • 2d ago

Job Title: Director of Unmanned Systems

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Unmanned Systems to lead and manage the execution of our LUS contracts. This role requires a strategic thinker who can ensure timely and compliant delivery of all contract deliverables while building trusted relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the program lead and manager for the execution of LUS contracts.

Act as the primary point of contact with the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure clear and open communication.

Translate contractual requirements into executable technical and production plans.

Exert mature leadership and communicate goals and objectives to partners.

Oversee all aspects of program management, manufacturing, integration, and testing.

Manage supply chain coordination, vendor performance, and material procurement for critical components.

Lead cross-functional teams through production ramp-up, quality assurance, and fielding.

Be accountable for program execution, quality, and budget adherence.

Maintain communication with upper management on program risks and mitigation plans.

Support and participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and warfighter demonstrations.

Ensure compliance with ITAR, DoD cyber, security, safety, contracting, and inspection requirements.

Develop and report on key program metrics including cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

Proven experience as a Director in Engineering or Unmanned Systems.

At least 5 years of experience leading Department of Defense programs.

Strong skills in production, documentation, and program management.

PMP Certification is required.

Eligibility for Secret clearance is a must.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; MBA or Master's degree is desired.

Experience with government contracts or veteran status is a plus.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a large, fairly new manufacturing facility in Nottingham (White Marsh), MD, where state-of-the-art Blast Containment Vessels are built.

The work involves compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations and may require U.S. persons for compliance purposes.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of Nottingham, MD. (White Marsh, MD)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $185000.00 - $225000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in White Marsh,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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