Aviation Regulatory & Policy Lead - US

ANRA Technologies is seeking a Aviation Regulatory & Policy Lead with experience in the drone industry, to manage aviation technology projects and assess regulatory and policy developments affecting UAS, UTM, BVLOS operations, and emerging aviation technologies.

This role combines technical project management with regulatory research and policy analysis, translating evolving aviation requirements into actionable project deliverables and technical solutions.

About ANRA

ANRA Technologies, with offices in Washington DC, London, New Delhi and Estonia, is an international provider of drone operations and traffic management solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers. We offer intelligent Machine Learning and AI driven traffic management software capabilities for UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor and analyze FAA regulations, policies, proposed rulemaking, and guidance relevant to UAS, UTM, and BVLOS operations.
• Assess regulatory and policy changes and communicate their implications for technology development and operations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications, compliance considerations, and project activities.
• Support regulatory submissions, policy comments, technical reports, and government-facing documentation.
• Coordinate with government agencies, industry partners, and standards organizations.
• Support aviation research, development, and demonstration programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical project management, aviation, regulatory affairs, or policy analysis.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation regulatory processes.
• Experience coordinating technical projects and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with UTM, U-space, or related airspace management concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant UAS standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working across technical, operational, and regulatory functions.
• Experience with government-funded aviation programs or regulatory submissions.