C-Uas Program Manager

Praxis Aerospace specialises in providing engineering and project management services to Defence and Defence Industry. It seeks to provide an environment where employees are respected, encouraged and able to develop and own their skills. Praxis Aerospace employees have a high level of professional skills and experience, they are honest and hardworking and committed to providing effective engineering and project management services in assisting clients to solve complex problems.

• Job Summary
• Multiple roles available

The Counter UAS Program Manager will undertake a range of program management tasks in support of the identification of C-UAS requirements for protection of land forces and integration with the Joint Force. They support the Commonwealth in the conduct of program management, Joint Force Integrator (JFI) and Capability Manager activities.

• Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Research and analyse current UAS threats and current and emerging C-UAS technology to enable development of the ADF C-UAS Roadmap;
• Development of governance documents that support a coordinated ADF approach to C-UAS enabling the provision of protection to ADF personnel, platforms, facilities and equipment.
• Engage with existing ADF Projects enabling development, design and implementation of ADF C-UAS framework under the layered Air and Missile Defence construct.
• Manage international partner engagements and subsequent partnered C-UAS research and development activities
• Manage ADF C-UAS capability tracker supporting accurate guidance to Australian Government, individual services and supporting engagements with industry and international partners.
• Manage engagement with Industry supporting ADF stakeholder awareness of current and emerging C-UAS technology enabling future acquisition lines.
• Establish and oversee the ADF C-UAS Working Group conducted biannually.
• Manage ADF C-UAS JFI support to other Defence agencies
• Support engagement and integration of ADF requirements under the National Drone Detection Network.
• Manage Army's C-UAS Defence Innovation Hub proposals.
• Selection Criteria
• Personal Attributes
• High degree of personal integrity.
• Ability to work in a team environment promoting the culture of the organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated.
• Ability to research to gain new knowledge and learn new skills.
• Essential criteria
• Tertiary Qualifications with 8+ years' experience.
• Australian citizen with an existing Australian Government security clearance.
• Desirable criteria
• Capability and Technology Management College (CTMC) Graduate
• Recognised program management professional qualification.
• Knowledge and experience with Uncrewed Aerial Systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Defence, or Defence Industry.
• Knowledge and experience with Defence Capability Life Cycle.
• Job Benefits and Perks

An attractive remuneration package is available commensurate with experience.

Ongoing professional development and professional certification.

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