Electromagnetic Spectrum Lead – DoD Deconfliction & Planning

Everforth, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking an Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to coordinate spectrum support for DoD trials and fielding events in the National Capital Region. You will translate equipment requirements into coordinated spectrum actions, identify conflicts, and communicate constraints to technical teams and leadership.

Work with NTIA, FCC, and combatant command staffs to deconflict frequency usage, maintain records, and provide on-site assessments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree; relevant experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience serving as an electromagnetic spectrum manager.
• SPECTRUM XXI training.
• Familiarity with the DD Form 1494 and associated J/F-12 spectrum certification process.
• Ability to evaluate equipment spectrum requirements and coordinate deconfliction.
• Ability to review technical operating characteristics and organize spectrum requests and coordination records.
• Ability to coordinate with government spectrum offices and explain spectrum constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate electromagnetic spectrum support for experimentation, assessment, and rapid fielding events, aligning spectrum requirements with event schedules.
• Coordinate frequency allocation and deconfliction with NTIA, FCC, Service spectrum offices, and combatant command staffs.
• Oversee submission and tracking of DD Form 1494 and related documentation.
• Collect and review equipment operating characteristics to support spectrum submissions.
• Assess spectrum footprint of new counter-unmanned systems and identify conflicts.
• Use SPECTRUM XXI to plan, coordinate, and track spectrum actions.
• Review requests against event requirements and identify unresolved actions.
• Provide on-site frequency assessment and deconfliction as needed.
• Maintain spectrum plans, records, and constraints for teams.
• Brief spectrum readiness and recommended actions to government leads.

Skills

US Citizen

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Experience as spectrum manager

SPECTRUM XXI training

DD Form 1494 / J/F-12 familiarity

Spectrum requirements evaluation

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SPECTRUM XXI

Job description

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking an Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to coordinate spectrum support for DoD trials and fielding events in the National Capital Region. You will translate equipment requirements into coordinated spectrum actions, identify conflicts, and communicate constraints to technical teams and leadership.

Work with NTIA, FCC, and combatant command staffs to deconflict frequency usage, maintain records, and provide on-site assessments as needed.