Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO)

Infinity Systems Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums paid

3 weeks vacation

Sick leave 48h

Company 401(k)

Education reimbursement

Profit sharing

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Infinity is seeking a Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO) for a 24/7 role at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. The PBWO supports the 4 SOPS Operations Center with rotating 12-hour shifts and monitors MILSATCOM assets including Milstar, AEHF, EPS, and follow-on protected bands.

The position requires an associate IT degree, 1–3 years PBWO experience, and Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Responsibilities include EMI resolution, global situational awareness, data visualization, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–3 years PBWO experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in Military Satellite Operations.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 PBWO support for the 4 SOPS Operations Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.
• Staff a 24/7 protected watch stander role to support Protected SATCOM operations.
• Resolve EMI issues per CJCS-M guidance.
• Maintain global situational awareness for Milstar, AEHF, EPS and follow-on systems.
• Produce graphical representations of data (impacted users, beams, footprints) as requested.
• Consolidate RM data and assess global operational impacts with engineering support.
• Generate and release SATCOM Event Messages (SEM) per directives.
• Serve as central focal point for MILSATCOM operations.

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

The Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO) is a 24/7 position with rotating 12-hour shifts located at the 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado. The PBWO assists users in resolving system-related Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues in accordance with the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Procedures (CJCS-M 3320.02F), Satellite Communications Electromagnetic Interference Resolution Procedures (Operating Instruction 714-4), and Satellite Communications (SPI 3250.01A) Enclosure E EMI Resolution. The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness for Milstar, AEHF, Enhanced Polar System (EPS), and follow-on protected band constellations to facilitate immediate operational response to satellite anomalies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO) support for the 4 SOPS Operations Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.
• Provide personnel for a 24/7 protected watch stander role to support Protected SATCOM operations
• Assist users in resolving system-related Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues in accordance with the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Procedures (CJCS-M 3320.02F)
• Maintain continuous global situational awareness for Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UHF), Extremely High Frequency (EHF), and the Enhanced Polar System (EPS), as well as follow-on protected band constellations, to facilitate immediate operational responses to satellite anomalies
• Be prepared to produce graphical representations of data, including the number of impacted users and the layouts of beams and satellite footprints, as requested.
• Gather and consolidate constellation resource monitoring (RM) data. - In coordination with the 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) engineering and communications support functions, assess and determine the global operational impacts of satellite anomalies. - Generate and release SATCOM Event Messages (SEM) in accordance with applicable directives and reporting criteria
• Provide operational interface, technical expertise, and system status while serving in a support role as the single, central focal point for all Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) operations

Education: An associate degree in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience

Experience: 1-3 years of PBWO experience

Clearance Requirement:Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in Military Satellite Operations
• Support role for the single, central focal point for all Protected SATCOM operations
• Maintained continuous global situational awareness for the Milstar, AEHF, and EPS Protected Band constellations
• Strong capability for multi-tasking, along with excellent project and time management skills
• Demonstrated talent in problem solving and resolution, with expertise in deconflicting priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facilitating immediate ops impact response to satellite anomalies
• Experience preforming anomaly assessment to determine all aspects of causes and conditions of satellite anomaly with recovery actions for accurate up channel reporting and potential user impact
• Knowledge in generate/release SATCOM Event Message (SEM)

Shift Schedule

This is a rotating 12-hour shift position (Dayshift and Midshift). This role supports a 24-hour, 7 days per week operations center.

Company Culture

• Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

Health Benefits

• Infinity covers 100% of the monthly medical and dental premiums for youandyour family.

Rest and Relaxation

• Enjoy three weeks of vacation, with the flexibility to use vacation hours in advance before fully accrued.

Health and Wellness

• In addition to vacation, we provide 48 hours of sick leave, plus Flex-Spending Account (FSA) options for medical and dependent care.

Prepare for the Future

• Our 401(k) plan includes company contributions without requiring matching, along with access to free professional financial planning services.

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement

• We invest in our team’s growth with our Education Reimbursement Program, supporting your career advancement.

Profit Sharing Plan

• Our employees are key to our success, which is why all eligible team members receive an annual payout through our Profit-Sharing Plan.

And more!

• and more!

U.S. Citizenship is required.