1099 consultant · ~80–500 hrs per funded award · $50–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

UAS Program Manager (FAA Part 107, Public-Safety Drone Programs)

Lead the day-to-day delivery of a managed drone program for public-safety customers, from pilots and aircraft to airspace, data and reporting.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–500 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Run delivery of a managed UAS service: pilot scheduling, fleet readiness, maintenance, and on-time, on-budget performance
Own flight operations compliance, including Part 107 rules, waivers, LAANC and airspace authorizations, and safety and incident reporting
Work with public-safety users to turn their missions into flight plans, standard operating procedures and data products they will actually use
Track service levels, flight logs and costs, and report clearly to the customer on what was flown, what was delivered and what needs to change
Tell us where a plan breaks on real airspace, real weather, real batteries or real community concerns before it reaches the Government

Required qualifications

Current FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
Hands-on experience in a public-safety drone program, such as police, fire, EMS, search and rescue or emergency management
Experience leading UAS operations or managed-services delivery, including people, aircraft, schedules and customer reporting
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Part 107 waivers, COAs, BVLOS or drone-as-first-responder operations
Fleet and flight management software such as DroneSense, Aloft, Airdata or DJI FlightHub
Experience with drone privacy policies, community engagement and public records requests
Background in public safety, aviation safety management or program management (PMP or equivalent)

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–500 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — UAS Program Manager (FAA Part 107, Public-Safety Drone Programs)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the public-safety drone program or UAS managed service most like this role: the customer, the missions flown, the size of the fleet and pilot team, the delivery or compliance problem you solved, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $50–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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