Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager who leads the team responsible for remote sensing/data acquisition services, including satellite, UAS/drone and other remote sensing services. Our analysts apply their skills to client-facing technology projects and work closely with our Geospatial and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning teams to deliver projects for a variety of markets and services. These include inspection, wildfire mitigation and recovery, invasive species detection, endangered species surveys, and more. The Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager will contribute an innovative technical perspective to strategic business discussions and advocate for best practices.

The Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager is an experienced environmental consulting project manager who will provide leadership in winning and executing client-facing work utilizing Technology services. They will collaborate closely with the Geospatial Services and Solutions Development Teams to leverage our cloud-based platforms for data management, hosting, analytics, and delivery of actionable intelligence directly to clients and project managers.

The Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager will work with the UAS team to schedule tasks and manage projects being completed by the Remote Sensing/DA team. In addition, they will review all process documentation to ensure our risk, insurance programs, and compliance programs (including FAA policies) meet or exceed our requirements.

Highly engaged, this person is a passionate champion for the standards that go into delivering the most valuable solutions to the company. A creative and strategic thinker, working comfortably in a highly collaborative team and effective in a constantly evolving environment. This person is naturally and innately curious, a lifelong learner.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position. The individual can work out of one of SWCA's USA-based offices, or work remotely (= distributed). Hybrid work environments are also encouraged.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants.

The Principal Data Acquisition Program Manager will ensure that all new capability development efforts are supported by weighted business backlog and will include a realistic cost recovery plan. This individual will manage the financials of this service including backlog, cost recovery, and risk management considerations. The Program Manager will report to the Sr. Director of Practice Technologies and additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Promote a culture of safety by implementing risk-based decision support mechanisms for all UAS deployments.
• Lead and mentor team members to ensure they have everything they require to meet or exceed deadlines and expectations.
• Ensure we communicate as needed with the FAA for UAS airspace, flight waiver applications, and compliance purposes. Ensure the UAS program is FAA compliant and always operating within our acceptable risk matrix.
• Ensure the drone fleet has the appropriate aviation insurance coverage.
• Educate Project Managers, Client Services, and Operations team members on what the Remote Sensing/Data Acquisition service can be applied to existing and future projects. External client BD through presentations as requested by PM's and other SWCA team members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic vendors to support the data management/analytic ecosystem as well as near-real-time earth satellite data access.
• Work with the Data Science/AI team to innovate new ways to fuse and analyze data through the implementation of computer vision and AI.
• Track data acquisition activity and revenue monthly, and prepare business cases as needed for future investments.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate an appropriate combination of the following additional competencies and skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in geospatial data and systems.
• 10+ years related experience in data-driven project management operations in the AEC industry; 3-4 years of management experience in a company of similar or larger size required.
• Proven track recordofdeliveringcomplex solutions on time and on budget.
• Ability to lead a team and resolve issues that arise in an efficient and diplomatic manner.
• Regulartravel toregional officesto meet withmanagers andteam members.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this position can expect an annual salary of $122,720-$163,280/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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