Spectrum Manager - 303207

Delaware Nation Industries; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered

401K matching

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Education reimbursement

Parking and transit benefits

Job summary

Delaware Nation Industries seeks an experienced RF Manager to guide frequency management for DoD contracts and testing activities across the United States, coordinating with federal agencies and ensuring licenses for RF equipment.

The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, knowledge of NTIA/ITU regulations, and experience with spectrum management databases, E3/EMC analyses, and interference resolution. Strong coordination and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Radio Frequency Manager.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and NTIA spectrum management.
• Experience with spectrum management databases and frequency assignment formats.
• Experience with E3/EMC assessments and CJCSM 3212.02B procedures.
• IRFMS and/or NTIA Spectrum Management Course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with AFLCMC/AFRL Program Managers and Project Engineers to identify RF equipment in use or planned for DoD contracts.
• Review, analyze, and process frequency authorization proposals for coordination and testing.
• Evaluate frequency actions in standard NTIA/MCEB formats.
• Obtain clearances for electronic combat testing locations in the US and Canada.
• Assist with E3/EMC analyses to ensure harmonized operation in deployed environments.
• Perform Spectrum Interference Resolution to minimize impact on communications.

Skills

Radio frequency management

Security clearance

Interference resolution

Outlook proficiency

Tools

DoD spectrum management database

NTIA/ITU tools

Job description

Provide guidance and assistance to program offices on any issues concerning new RF systems entering the USAF inventory or conflicts with existing systems. Ensure RF emitting devices have Frequency Assignments (licenses) to support testing and development of commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS); non-developmental initiatives (NDI) acquisitions; new or significantly modified designs of radiating or receiving devices destined for use by the Department of Defense (DOD) or those included in a foreign military sales contract. Coordinate frequency related issues with government and non-government agencies. Knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, Spectrum XXI, and EL-CID computer programs is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with AFLCMC and AFRL Program Managers and Project Engineers to identify RF Equipment being used or projected to be used on, or in support of DOD contracts.

• Review, Analyze, and Process frequency authorization proposals to appropriate organizations for coordination. This Includes ensuring data is accurate and meets program testing requirements.

• Evaluates and initiates frequency proposals in standard frequency action format in accordance with MCEB PUB 7 and NTIA Manual.

• Obtain clearances to conduct electronic combat at testing and training sites, and locations in the United States and Canada as outlined in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3212.02B.

• Provide assistance with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) using a desktop study of emitters to determine if a system or device may be fielded with reasonable expectation of operating in harmony with its deployed environment.

• Perform Spectrum Interference Resolution as required to ensure communications activities are conducted with minimal interference.

• Minimum one year experience as a Radio Frequency Manager.

• Comprehensive knowledge of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Radio Regulations and Allocations and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) spectrum management systems and processes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD approved spectrum management database software and frequency assignment standard formats and processes.

• Must have active DOD Secret Security Clearance.

• Experience with basic office computer software, including Outlook.

• Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS) and/or NTIA Spectrum Management Course.

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.