Ground Terminal Operator_ Junior Level_TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24x7 operations (Aurora, CO only)

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Aurora, CO seeks a Ground Terminal Operator to perform operational control and monitoring of satellite Ground Terminals and related interfaces. You will use approved procedures, GT software, and monitoring tools to ensure mission performance and continuity.

Responsibilities include detecting anomalies, coordinating troubleshooting, and maintaining detailed operation logs.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise.
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship: Yes
• Role: Full time / onsite at Government facility

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor the operational status of assigned satellite GTs and associated GT system C2, data path, and MUE/IT hardware and software to ensure availability.
• Monitor GT system status, alarms, interfaces, communications, and conditions to identify anomalies or required action.
• Assess weather and environmental conditions affecting GT operations using radar, weather and mission support information.
• Generate Discrepancy Reports (DIPs) for any malfunction or anomaly.
• Resolve GT operational issues using approved procedures and GT software.
• Coordinate with GT Tier-2 maintenance to troubleshoot and restore performance.
• Document shift events, system status, anomalies, and actions in logs.
• Communicate mission-impacting conditions to appropriate personnel and escalate as needed.
• Maintain situational awareness for continuous mission operations.

Skills

Radio Frequency Communications

RF Systems

Telecommunication Systems

Education

HS/GED or equivalent technical education

Job description

Req ID: RQ231077

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Network and Telecommunications

Skills:

Radio Frequency Communications,RF Systems,Telecommunication Systems

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as the Ground Terminal (GT) Operator performs operational control and monitoring of satellite Ground Terminals and associated interfaces and command and control (C2) hardware and software systems using approved procedures, GT operating software, and monitoring tools to ensure they operate within established mission performance parameters. The operator monitors GT system and environmental conditions, identifies and reports anomalies, coordinates troubleshooting and maintenance support, and maintains accurate mission operation records to sustain reliable GT performance and mission continuity at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As the Ground Terminal (GT) Operator performs operational control and monitoring of satellite Ground Terminals and associate interfaces and commands the work you'll do at GDIT supports the mission of our customer Control and Monitor Ground Terminals

• Control and monitor the operational status of assigned satellite GTs and associated GT system C2, data path, and Mission Unique Equipment (MUE)/IT hardware and software in the GT system to ensure availability to support the mission.




• Monitor GT system status, alarms, interfaces, communications, and operational conditions to identify anomalies, degradation, or conditions requiring corrective action.




• Monitor weather and environmental conditions affecting GT operations using available radar, weather and mission support information.




• Generate Discrepancy Reports, Issues, and Problems (DIPs) for any malfunction or anomaly noted for the Ground Terminals.




• Resolve GT operational issues at the GT Operator level where possible using approved procedures, GT operating software, and monitoring tools




• Coordinate with GT Tier-2 maintenance personnel to troubleshoot anomalies and restore or maintain reliable system performance.




• Document, report, and maintain complete and accurate records of shift events, system status, anomalies, troubleshooting activities, maintenance coordination, and operational actions in the status shift logs.




• Communicate mission-impacting conditions and operational status to appropriate personnel and support timely escalation and resolution of issues.




• Maintain situational awareness across assigned GT operations and support continuous mission operations in accordance with approved procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior satellite Ground Terminal Operations experience in a DoW, Intelligence Community, satellite communications, RF communications, or comparable mission environment.




• Demonstrated experience operating, controlling, or monitoring satellite Ground Terminals, satellite/communications terminals, gateways, RF system, C2 systems, or comparable mission-critical communication environments.




• Demonstrated ability to monitor system status, recognize abnormal conditions, follow operating procedures, document events, and coordinate troubleshooting or corrective actions.




• Working knowledge of satellite Ground Terminal and RF communications principles and experience using or interpreting information from monitoring equipment, and monitoring tools applicable to GT operations.




• Experience maintaining accurate operational logs, shift records, system-status documentation, and other mission operations records.

Support

• 24x7 operations (for Aurora, CO only)


• Participates in special metrology projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: HS/GED or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise


• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience


• Technical skills: satellite ground terminal operating, controlling, or monitoring satellite Ground Terminals, satellite/communications terminals, gateways, RF system, and C2 systems


• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph


• US citizenship required


• Role requirements: Full time / onsite at Government facility

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities


• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals


• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off


• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.23 - $40.91. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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