Spectrum Management Specialist

Waypoint Human Capital

Spectrum Management Specialist

• Huntsville, AL

 Spectrum Management Specialist

 Full-time, On-Site

 Huntsville, AL

 Active Secret





Waypoint’s client is seeking a skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Managerto support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. This role focuses on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management—including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.

• Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO (CED) under the Specialty Engineering Director.


• Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for all MDA missions, ensuring absolute data accuracy and consistency.


• Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD1494) utilizing STEPSTONE and EL-CID programs.


• Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests utilizing Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems.


• Develop, update, and maintain critical reports and databases to support operational and engineering activities.


• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems.


• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.


• Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and Site Surveys for globally deploying systems.

• Bachelor's Degree


• 7+ years of relevant experience


• Active Secret Clearance


• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.

• Graduate of a military spectrum management school


• 4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management


• Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance


• Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)


• Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)


• Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)


• Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation


• Experience with Mat-lab or other programming languages


• Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal


• Experience with NTIA EL-CID


• Knowledge of standard engineering practices


• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis