Program Manager, Safety and Standards
Core
Establish and oversee safety, training, and standard practices for Test and Evaluation (T&E) operations, ensuring compliance with DCMA 8210 regulations and federal/DoD requirements for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Safety and Standards (Aviation T&E)
Builds
Robust Aviation T&E program and safety management systems for UAS products and operations
Domain
Defense technology, Aviation, Test and Evaluation (T&E)
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
DCMA 8210-series requirements expertise, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, FAA and DoD regulatory knowledge, Aviation flight safety and standardization, Incident response and root cause analysis, Technical writing and procedure development, Stakeholder liaison management
Preferred skills
Government Flight Representative (GFR) or Ground Representative (GGR) experience, School-trained Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), Military aviation background, UAS operator or technician experience, Airspace control coordination, Statistical data analytics
Technologies
Lattice OS
Responsibilities
Serve as SME for DCMA 8210-1D instruction and contract requirements; Monitor and implement changes to Flight and Ground Operations Procedures; Lead internal readiness reviews and DCMA audits; Develop and manage Safety Management System (SMS) and operational standards programs; Maintain safety policies, SOPs, and checklists; Establish standardized approaches for creating and publishing procedures and manuals; Serve as liaison to Government Flight/Ground Representatives and DCMA Contract Safety Representatives; Serve as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) for flight operations; Lead Safety Councils for continuous improvement; Conduct safety investigations into ground and flight test-related incidents; Review incidents, track derivative issues, and ensure closure with corrective actions; Maintain the Mishap Response Plan (MRP); Track statistical data for trend analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
