Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Analyst

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• US citizenship and an active secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with the JSIR-O portal.
• Knowledge of the NTIA EL-CID.
• Experience with standard engineering practices.
• Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis.