Senior Communications & Networks Engineer with Security Clearance

Envisioneering Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

Holidays and more

Job summary

Envisioneering, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications and Networks Specialist to support the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and its Science and Technology portfolio.

The role centers on developing and evaluating technology programs, systems engineering and integration, and optimizing S&T efforts to align with C5ISRT priorities. The candidate will produce papers and briefings for diverse audiences, coordinate with program officers, and assist in contracting and acquisition activities to advance Navy

Qualifications

• Current TOP SECRET Clearance and SCI eligibility or ability to obtain SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial and military communications.
• Experience in anti-jam, low-probability-of-intercept, adaptive equalization, signal processing, bandwidth-efficient modulation.
• Experience in standards, networking, interoperability, network management and security issues.
• Understanding Naval applications of space-based communications for broad Naval requirements.
• Experience in combat system and C4I interoperability.
• Coordinating S&T development with program schedules and technology deployment agreements.
• Ability to develop technology roadmaps for S&T program transitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist ONR Program Officers in developing technology programs and roadmaps to address capability gaps.
• Monitor and evaluate S&T efforts funded in academia, government labs, and industry.
• Develop papers and presentations for audiences from deckplate sailors to Congressional staff and Senior Executives.
• Present briefings to support ONR Program Officers as needed.
• Collaborate with ONR contracts to define Statements of Work and requirements for S&T performers.
• Staff documents and briefings with Resource Sponsors and Acquisition Offices to gain program support.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Communications expertise

Anti-jam techniques

Network security

Naval space-based comms

C4I interoperability

Technology roadmaps

Education

PhD in maths/engineering/physics

MS in maths/engineering/physics

BSc in maths/engineering/physics

Job description

Envisioneering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications and Networks Specialist to support the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and its ongoing Science and Technology portfolio. The individual should have experience in technology development, technology evaluation, systems engineering and integration, and system optimization to address emergent Naval priorities as well as technical and operational expertise to assist ONR Program Officers in developing, managing, and executing portfolios that address priority Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) Science and Technology (S&T) requirements.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist ONR Program Officers in developing technology development programs and roadmaps to address capability gaps and "plan, foster, and encourage scientific research in recognition of its paramount importance as related to the maintenance of future naval power, and the preservation of national security".
• Monitor and evaluate S&T efforts being funded in academia, government laboratories/warfare centers, and industry.
• Develop papers and presentations for a wide range of audiences from deckplate sailors to Congressional staff and Senior Executives that describe the S&T portfolio and specific projects within the portfolio.
• Present briefings in support of ONR Program Officers as needed.
• Work with ONR contracts to develop Statements of Work and requirements for potential S&T performers.
• Staff documents and briefings with appropriate Resource Sponsors and Acquisition Offices to gain program support and signatures as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current TOP SECRET Clearance and eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (SCI) or the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance and eligibility for access to SCI.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial and military communications.
• Recent experience in the analysis and optimization of anti-jam, low-probability-of-intercept techniques, adaptive equalization, signal processing and bandwidth efficient modulation.
• Recent experience in commercial standards, networking, interoperability, network management and network security issues.
• Current understanding of Naval applications of space based communications and its applicability to broad Naval requirements.
• Recent experience in both combat system and C4I interoperability.
• Recent experience in coordinating S&T development efforts with program schedules, performing technology assessments, and/or maintaining technology deployment/transition agreements.
• Expertise in assessing current requirements to assist in identifying technology development opportunities to address capability gaps and developing technology roadmaps for the transition of S&T programs.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the transition of Naval R&D to the operational military.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and supporting Navy S&T programs.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 20 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 25 years of relevant work experience.

BENEFITS

• Envisioneering, Inc. offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA, Short Term, Long Term, AD&D and Life insurance, (employer paid), voluntary life, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave, Holidays and much more.
• AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: You must pass a drug and pre-employment screening.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• A Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Please confirm in your cover letter or resume.

Envisioneering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship and immigration status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Envisioneering Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.