SATCOM Systems Support Specialist (TS/SCI)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to ACC/A5I in the development and integration of requirements into existing and/or planned systems.
• Assist in planning documents and activities, including O&M, acquisition activities, requirements development, and developmental planning.
• Provide technical and analytical assistance, including evaluating operational capabilities and addressing operational needs.
• Provide development, analysis, and process assistance in all Program Objective Memorandum and Amended Program Objective Memorandum activities.
• Assist in the development, validation, and coordination of varied requirements documents.
• Assist in investment strategy planning.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Advise ACC/A5I on operational, logistics, and technical issues, transition strategy, project schedules, program plans, and other time‑sensitive documents.
• Provide DISA/DITCO information necessary to acquire satellite leases.
• Make recommendations for satellite transmission plans between satellite vendors and RPA squadrons.
• Serve as key interface for Global Hawk Satellite Database (SDB) requirements with Air Force Space Command and the Electronic Systems Center, supporting future satellite communications architectures.
• Work directly with DISA and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to lease commercial Ku‑Band satellite services for Global Hawk overseas operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of MAJCOM or higher staff experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, staff, or a specific program/subject area within the A5I mission.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing requirements for commercial Ku‑Band satellite leases.
• Experience supporting communications‑related bed‑down activities for new relay sites and stand‑down activities for existing sites.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

Work Type

On‑site position at Langley AFB, VA.

Company Description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) that provides federal facilities support while advancing the well‑being of its 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders. AFO delivers mission‑critical services to government customers, maintaining high‑value assets and ensuring operational readiness through accurate forecasting, cost control, and innovative solutions. Employees benefit from a supportive, diverse work environment, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and strong retirement options.