C-SSE Commercial Watch Office Analysts

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a COMSAT Watch Office Analyst to support the USSF. This role involves providing engineering and operational support for Commercial SATCOM systems at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualified candidates must have US citizenship, a minimum of a TS clearance, and relevant experience in communications and SATCOM theory. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and minimum TS clearance required.
• Security+ or DoD 8140.01 compliant certification is mandatory.
• 1 year of relevant experience in SATCOM management or communications planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for transmissions management for commercial satellite systems.
• Assist in the development and revision of Commercial SATCOM-related policies.
• Monitor health and status of COMSATCOM systems and provide reports.

Skills

Communication principles

SATCOM theory

Military operations

Troubleshooting skills

Technical documentation

Education

High School Diploma with 9 years experience

Bachelor's Degree with 4 years relevant experience

Tools

NIPRNet

SIPRNet

AFSCI applications

Job description

Overview

Apogee is actively seeking a COMSAT Watch Office Analyst to support theUSSF. This position provides technical and engineering support services to the Commercial C-SSE Watch Office. This work shall include technical engineering services to support technical analysis, plans, and operations to C-SSE staff and customers.

This is a full-time located inBldg 400 at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, CO.

START DATE WILL BE JULY 13TH

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for transmissions management and control for all commercial frequency spectrums to include all Commercial satellite systems that are in use.
• Assist with development, review, update and revision of Commercial SATCOM related policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure documentation is technically accurate, consistent, and usable by operations personnel, and shall incorporate Government feedback within established timelines.
• Monitor COMSATCOM systems health, status and potential threats (e.g. Commercial SATCOM Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) reports, Collision Avoidance (COLA) reports, Notices to Space Operators (NOTSOs), and vendor status messages via applications on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI).
• Provide technical and operational inputs, system configuration and operational mission support
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for Regional SATCOM Support Centers (RSSCs) and SATCOM terminal owners.
• Create and publish applicable reports, including SATCOM Event Messages.
• Collect and maintain knowledge base on commercial satellite constellation coverage and status

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Minimum of a TS and ability to obtain SCI required

Certification: Security+ Certification (or other DoD 8140.01 compliant cybersecurity certification)Education: HS Diploma with 9 years or Bachelor's with 4 years relevant experienceAdditional Experience:

• (1) year of demonstrated relevant experience or education in communication principles and SATCOM theory
• Knowledge of commercial satellite communications systems and capabilities, delivery methods and employment methods
• (3) years of experience as a SATCOM manager, controller, communications planner, or network operations in a military or commercial enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated relative knowledge of intelligence capabilities, processes, and tasking mechanisms necessary to support Government efforts for performance of SATCOM Interference tasks.

** Equivalent SATCOM-specific experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis **

Additional InformationLocation: Bldg 400 at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, COOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.