ACUASI Program Manager

ACUASI is a leader in the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) solutions. We are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, delivering mission-critical technologies to a variety of industries, including defense, commercial, and environmental sectors. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Program Manager to lead our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) projects. This role will involve managing the full lifecycle of UAS programs, from concept through development and deployment, ensuring that all project objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with engineering, production, and operational teams, as well as key stakeholders, to drive the successful execution of complex UAS programs.

A Program Manager for Unmanned Aircraft is responsible for overseeing the development, deployment, and operational success of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role involves managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects meet technical, budgetary, and timeline goals. The Program Manager leads efforts in system integration, regulatory compliance, testing, and risk management, while also addressing customer requirements and adapting to evolving technologies. By providing strategic direction and fostering innovation, the Program Manager ensures that unmanned aircraft programs deliver high-performance solutions in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

To thrive as a Program Manager for Unmanned Aircraft, it is essential to combine strong leadership with a deep understanding of both aerospace engineering and unmanned systems technology. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and navigate complex regulatory and compliance landscapes. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset is key to overcoming technical challenges, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget. By staying ahead of industry trends, embracing innovation, and fostering a collaborative environment, a Program Manager can drive the successful execution of unmanned aircraft programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring safety, performance, and scalability.

Minimum Qualifications:

-A Master’s degree in project management or a related field and 5 years experience in project management for the US government or state agency, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
***US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION***

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska.  This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on December 2, 2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE December 1, 2024.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.