Communications Specialist (Offutt AFB)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an RF and Sensor Analyst to support NC3 modernization efforts at HQ USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE.

The role requires expert knowledge of RF propagation, sensor phenomenology, and EM environment considerations to evaluate performance across fixed, mobile, airborne, and space platforms. The candidate will lead evaluations of RF and sensor architectures, develop test concepts, and produce reports and briefings for senior leadership, coordinating

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility, NC2-ESI, NATO, SAR eligibility on day one.
• Onsite full-time work 5 days/week at Offutt AFB, NE.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (EE, Physics, Systems Eng).
• 8+ years in RF systems, sensor tech, EM spectrum ops, or similar mission areas.
• 3+ years supporting Combatant Command ops with RF/sensor systems; 3+ years DoW experience with NC3 systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of RF and sensor architectures for survivability and mission effectiveness.
• Develop test concepts and support prototype evaluations, demonstrations, and experiments.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and senior-leader briefings.
• Coordinate across USSTRATCOM directorates, Combatant Commands, and DoW partner organizations to align RF/sensor requirements and modernization priorities.

Skills

RF systems

Sensor technologies

EM spectrum operations

Security clearance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring for a full-time RF and Sensor Analyst at HQ USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

The Radio Frequency (RF) and Sensor Systems Analyst serves as an RF and sensor‑related assessments supporting Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) modernization and strategic deterrence missions. In this role, the analyst applies expert‑level knowledge of RF propagation, sensor phenomenology, signal characterization, and electromagnetic (EM) environment considerations to evaluate the performance, resilience, and operational suitability of RF and sensor systems across fixed, mobile, airborne, and space‑based platforms. The analyst provides authoritative technical guidance to modelers and system analysts, ensuring RF and sensor insights are accurately represented within system‑of‑systems models, mission‑level assessments, and analytical workflows, while not performing direct modeling activities.

The position includes leading evaluations of RF and sensor architectures to determine survivability, redundancy, and mission effectiveness in alignment with Department of War and United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) modernization objectives. The analyst develops test concepts and supports prototype evaluations, demonstrations, and experimentation activities designed to validate RF and sensor performance under realistic operational conditions. Additionally, the analyst prepares high‑quality technical reports, analytical findings, risk assessments, and senior‑leader decision‑support briefings. The role requires extensive coordination across USSTRATCOM directorates, Combatant Commands, and Department of War partner organizations to ensure RF and sensor requirements, modernization priorities, and technical activities remain synchronized across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility, along with eligibility for NC2‑ESI, NATO, and SAR programs on day one, and must maintain all required clearances throughout employment.
• Must be able to work full-time onsite, 5 days per week, at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in RF systems, sensor technologies, EM spectrum operations, or similar mission areas.
• Minimum 3 years supporting Combatant Command operations involving fixed, mobile, or airborne RF/sensor systems.
• At least 3 years of DoW experience supporting National and Nuclear C4/NC3 systems, architecture evaluations, or mission‑area assessments.
• Background in strategic deterrence, global strike planning, NC2/NC3 operations, joint integrated operations, or unified Combatant Command (CCMD) structures.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years supporting senior‑level technical organizations within Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or Office of the Secretary of War (OSW).
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with RF modeling concepts, sensor phenomenology, and performance analysis (supporting modelers, not performing modeling).
• Knowledge of emerging RF, sensor, and EM spectrum technologies relevant to NC3 modernization.
• Familiarity with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) instructions, USSTRATCOM Emergency Action Procedures, and related policy directives.