Technical Manager (C-UAS)

Garud is seeking aTechnical Manager with strong Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) expertise to support Government leadership personnel, oversee planning and execution of test and evaluation projects for our DHS client in a highly dynamic work environment. This is an on-site position in the Washington, DC area that requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance or higher. You must also be a U.S. citizen and able to work in the customer's DC office location at least 3 days per week.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

  Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. 

• Provide Intra-Departmental liaison support to the Defense Capability Group (DCG) Lead, coordinating information regarding C-UAS activities across all DHS components, as well as interagency networking between other DCG agencies.
• Observe and report on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology demonstrations and Test and Evaluation (T&E) programs and projects for senior Law Enforcement Executives
• Track ongoing RDT&E, technology demonstrations, and T&E activities to assess viability of deployment and operational capabilities of COTS, GOTS, and integrated C-UAS systems.
• Leverage comprehensive understanding of legal exemptions regarding C-UAS, to include: Title 6, 124n; Title 10 130i, as well as Executive Orders 14305 and 14307 regarding American air superiority, to:
• Coordinate operational plan (OPLAN) information with Office of Chief Counsel and Office of General Counsel for approval.

 Required Credentials and Experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant experience preferred
• Interdisciplinary systems engineering lifecycle skillsets with knowledge of C-UAS technologies
• Understanding of law enforcement CONOPS, particularly regarding C-UAS
• Must have a strong technology background and understand a wide array of technologies and how they communicate
• Strong understanding of geospatial analysis and applications
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and be a self-starter, solution seeker
• A true team player who promotes cross-functional collaboration and maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment
• Must understand how to work and brief effectively with high level Government staff
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed
• Must work in the customer's office space in downtown DC at least 3 days per week

About Garud

Garud is a Maryland-based, SBA-Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and a highly-specialized provider of Technical and Professional services to organizations with demanding requirements. Our portfolio of customers includes the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Education (DoED), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal, State and Local Authorities tasked with developing and fielding cutting-edge technologies. Our team includes Engineers, Scientists and Subject Matter Experts with hard-to-find experience and qualifications, and we apply industry accepted quality processes that include CMMI-DEV (Level II Appraised), CMMI-SVC (Level III Appraised) and various ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013). To learn more about Garud go to https: www.garudtechnology.com

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