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Special Projects Uncrewed Aerial Systems Requirements' Manager

Ministry of Defence
Bristol
6 days ago
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The UAS Requirements Manager (RM) is a key post, whose primary responsibility is to define, capture and maintain the user and track system requirements of specialist UAS capabilities.

These must be consistent with the endorsed Statement of User Requirement (SUR) and clearly articulated in a User Requirements Document (URD), the production of which will require close engagement and cooperation with the Specialist User, the Delivery Team and cross-government communities.

Additionally, the RM post will be the lead industry focus in order to develop a better understanding of future technology advancements, and any potential impact/opportunities that may be forthcoming.

Continuous close liaison with the DT will be required to ensure that technological improvements and obsolescence issues are managed/mitigated throughout the capability life cycle and linked to the UAS capability ‘road map’.

The RM post is also responsible for defining an appropriate test and acceptance strategy for the programme and, with close engagement with the user/customer communities, responsible for producing overarching Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAPs).

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.


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