RF System Subject Matter Expert

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Perform administrative tasks: Review correspondence, review message traffic, conduct ad hoc meetings with customer, coordinate and advise customer when equipment must be taken offline for maintenance or repair
• Conduct TSCOMM/HFGCS services and training related to the following:
  • Conduct Cryptographic restarts: assist the government in conducting cryptographic restarts IAW CMS directive and messages
  • Maintain publications: keep up to date all local publications, instructions, and SOPs necessary for RF operations
  • Troubleshoot DISA circuits: notify circuit users of expected down time, reason for the outage, and expected time of restoration; how to troubleshoot outages to the component level; report IDNX/ADNX and MPLS nodal outages; resetting IDNX/ADNX modem cards, placing node in a loop-back, and MPLS circuit actions
  • Cryptographic equipment
• Conduct voice/data communications: establishing and maintaining Ultra High Frequency/High Frequency (UHF/HF) secure and non-secure voice and data communications; how to submit Satellite Access Requests; coordinate the use and restoration of leased lines with other Government and commercial activities; conduct QC monitoring of all circuits and leased lines; maintain all logs and briefing/debriefing records associated with voice/data communication support provided by NCTAMS LANT DET Jacksonville; utilize the Any Console Any Station (ACAS) console to establish an HF circuit within 30 minutes of notification; change frequencies, and select transmitters and receivers within the ACAS Network
• Comply with Cybersecurity requirements

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with the U.S. Government

Education, Training, and Certifications

• ACAS operator training preferred
• CompTIA Security+ required
• High School Diploma Required
• Technical Degree preferred

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience operating and maintaining RF equipment and systems similar in scope and complexity to the requirements of this position.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing operations similar in scope and complexity, including technical oversight and operational execution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of management and technical experience supporting the following areas: Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM), including satellite communications (SATCOM), HFGCS/ACAS operations and management, and other voice/data communications. Communications Security (COMSEC) at the user level. Frequency and spectrum management. Compliance with directives applicable to communications station operations. Development of training guides and qualification materials similar to Job Qualification Requirements (JQRs).
• Fully qualified in accordance with EKMS-1 and EKMS-5 requirements, including completion of the TSCOMM Operator Course or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Experience supporting communications operations in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Professionalism and positive attitude in workplace interactions
• Initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects
• Comfort with ambiguity and learning on the job
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new tools or procedures
• Positive attitude toward safety and following protocols
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset