Live Effects Trainer, Threat Fabrication, and Pilot Specialist

The Opportunity:

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a highly experienced defense professional to serve as a Training Material Fabrication and sUAS and Pilot Specialist. This role focuses on fabrication, modification, operation, and technical employment of threat and counter-threat capabilities in support of training, experimentation, and readiness initiatives. Additionally, this role focuses on classroom and field training support to units and Soldiers in preparation for real-world missions and operations.

What You'll Do:

• Design, fabricate, modify, and maintain sUAS and associated training materials
• Support C-sUAS capability development including threat replication, red-air program development, and system testing
• Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations
• Integrate sensors, communications, power systems and mission specific components onto sUAS platforms
• Support electronic attack, detection, and mitigation experimentation aligned with CEMA and EMS operations
• Conduct technical assessments of enemy sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies
• Provide hands on technical support to Army units employing s

UAS and C-sUAS systems:

• Advise leadership on capability gaps, system, performance, and modernization opportunities
• Ensure compliance with FAA, DoW, and Army regulations governing UAS operations
• Document designs, configurations, test results, and after-action findings
• Employ instructor skills and training aids to support and meet training requirements
• Assist with planning and supporting training at the units’ point of need at home station or on the road, including managing the loading and unloading of training equipment and materials

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or U.S.

Army National Guard:

• 2+ years of experience with Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) multi-rotor sUAS platforms
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Army sUAS systems and countermeasures
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with 3D printing hardware and software production
• Experience with precision soldering techniques and electronic circuitry
• Experience with integrating virtual reality into training
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and airspace requirements
• Knowledge of the Army structure, training cycles, and readiness requirements
• Ability to obtain the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer Certification within 12 months of hire date
• Ability to obtain the FAA Part 107 - sUAS Remote Pilot Certification within 12 months of hire date
• Ability to obtain the Joint Knowledge Online: Basic UAS Qualification Level I and Level II certifications within 12 months of hire date

Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation:

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.