Telecommunications Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense in Sterling, VA seeks a senior Telecommunications SATCOM SME to oversee fixed and mobile Ku-band and LEO satellite systems, lead Ground Entry Point operations, and manage RF, IT, and information management system administration.

You will coordinate network transport gateways, provide emergency communications, and contribute to budget forecasting to sustain critical national security capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary SME for fixed and mobile SATCOM systems (Ku-band and LEO).
• Leads operation and maintenance of multiple SATCOM Ground Entry Points (GEPs).
• Administers IT and information management systems as Trip Lead for TFSO Deployed Communications.

Skills

SATCOM expertise

RF engineering

Network operations

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Serves as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME) for all TFSO fixed and mobile Broadband SATCOM systems including Ku-band Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems.
• Lead technician responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple SATCOM Ground Entry Points (GEPs) within TFSO.
• Serves as the primary technical subject matter expert (SME) and leads IT and Information Management system administration as the TFSO Deployed Communications Trip Lead.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing radio equipment, including High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) systems.
• Leads setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of satellite communications network and global positioning equipment, integration of Radio Frequency (RF) over fiber optic cabling.
• Integrates network transport gateways that connect diverse communication paths, such as high frequency radio (for data), fixed wireless networks, cellular data, and satellite Ground Entry Point (GEP) connectivity.
• Provides primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency communications capabilities in all environments.
• Oversees resolution of hardware and software issues and ensures operational readiness of information management systems critical to National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Provides guidance on RF network security to include configurations and input on design analysis and support for the review of existing and future multi-node ground stations and operational systems.
• Participates in developing and forecasting telecommunication budgets for annual and long-range projections to ensure implementation, Operations and Maintenance (O and M), and lifecycle sustainment of the enterprise architecture.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: (Special Sensitive/SCI).
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to Special Access Programs.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Expeditionary Civilian (EC): Non-Combat Essential (See Qualifications section for more info)