SATCOM Systems Support Specialist (TS/SCI)

Akima, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

PTO and 401(k)

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a SATCOM Systems Support Professional to work on-site at Langley AFB, VA. The role focuses on technical and analytical support to ACC/A5I for system requirements and planning, including satellite lease coordination and satellite transmission planning with vendors and RPA units.

The ideal candidate brings a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and extensive experience in operations and requirements development for satellite systems, plus strong

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year MAJCOM or higher staff experience.
• 10+ years of operations/staff experience in the A5I mission area.
• 2+ years developing requirements for KU-band satellite leases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to ACC/A5I for requirements integration.
• Assist in planning documents covering O&M, acquisitions, and development planning.
• Evaluate operational capabilities and address operational needs.
• Support Program Objective Memorandum activities with analysis and development.
• Assist in developing, validating, and coordinating varied requirements documents.
• Assist in investment strategy planning.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Advise ACC/A5I on operational/ logistics issues, schedules, and project plans.
• Provide DISA/DITCO information for satellite leases.
• Recommend satellite transmission plans between vendor and RPA squadrons.
• Interface with Global Hawk SDB needs with AFSPC and ESC for future sat comms.
• Coordinate with DISA and SPAWAR to lease commercial Ku-band services.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Satellite comms

Requirements development

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AFO is looking for a SATCOM Systems Support Professional to work at Langley AFB, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to ACC/A5I in the development and integration of requirements into existing and/or planned systems.
• Assisting in planning documents and activities to include, but not limited to O&M, various acquisition activities, requirements development and developmental planning.
• Providing technical and analytical assistance including evaluating operational capabilities and addressing operational needs.
• Providing development, analysis, and process assistance in all Program Objective Memorandum and Amended Program Objective Memorandum activities.
• Assisting in the development, validation, and coordination of varied requirements documents.
• Assisting in investment strategy planning.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Advising ACC/A5I on operational, logistics, and technical issues, transition strategy, project schedules, program plans, and other time-sensitive documents.
• Providing DISA/DITCO information necessary to acquire satellite leases.
• Making recommendations for satellite transmission plans between satellite vendor and RPA squadrons.
• Providing key interface for Global Hawk Satellite Database (SDB) requirements with Air Force Space Command and Electronic Systems Center responsible for developing future satellite communications architectures (satellites and ground/air radio systems).
• Working directly with DISA and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to lease commercial Ku Band satellite services for GH overseas Operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Must possess bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of MAJCOM or higher staff experience.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, staff or working specific program or subject area of the specific A5I mission area assigned for this task.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience developing requirements for commercial KU-band satellite leases.
• Must have experience in supporting communications related bed-down activities for new Relay Sites; and stand down activities for an existing site.

Salary range: $100K - $130K

Job ID

2026-25703

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$100k-$130k

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.