Spectrum Manager - 303201

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.

Requirements

• 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

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.