Spectrum Manager/RF Manager
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today's greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors' solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Outstanding past performance built IDS's reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.
Responsibilities:
Overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects related to RF technologies to including planning, scope, development, design, and direction of major projects
Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and restore hardware, operating systems, applications, and software including updates, security patches, and backups for best end users support relative to all aspects of Spectrum Management and RF technologies
Ensure user operational requirements are satisfied technically and fielded systems meet user performance expectations
Maintain temporary frequency requests and approval records and associated databases
Provide guidance on spectrum certification process, control of frequency allocation, 5-year plans, Spectrum XXI database, frequency deconfliction, and frequency surveillance and monitoring techniques
Collaborates with others to develop the best way to tackle complex technological problems
Working in ambiguous environment and collaborating across multiple areas
Required Qualifications:
Experience working in diverse background in Telecommunication and Electronics with experience with cellular systems, wireless networks, RF communications devices, and general communication skills
Possess knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of telecommunication equipment and transmission media, and of the relationship of component parts of communications systems, e.g., hardware devices communications protocol and network accessing devices
Practical knowledge of commonly applied telecommunication approaches, methods, and techniques in the configuration, operation, and maintenance of cellular systems utilizing 3G/4G LTE/5G technologies
Experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test-bed environments.
Graduate of Army Electronic Spectrum Manager Course or Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Course
5years' experience within past 10 years as Spectrum Manager/RF Manager
Meet IAT Level 2 requirements of DoD 8570.1M
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in RF Operations
Hold or be able to acquire an interim TOP SECRET clearance within 30 days of hire
Maintain active TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance
Physical demands rating of medium, lifts a maximum of 50 pounds on occasional basis with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Operational experience in Cyberspace Operations and/or Information Warfare
Cellular and RF engineering and administration experience.
Experience with electronic attack or electronic warfare systems and operations
Exercise design, test and evaluation, modeling, and simulations, as well as research and development familiarity
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
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