What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tactical Communications Specialist position at Spry Methods?
Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
Spry Methods is seeking a Tactical Communications Specialist with deep experience in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), C4 systems, and joint communications integration to support senior-level Marine Corps and DoD stakeholders. This role blends strategic planning, technical leadership, and policy coordination across Service, Joint, and interagency forums. The ideal candidate brings hands-on SATCOM expertise combined with the ability to represent customer equities at the enterprise and joint levels.
\n- Serve as a senior SATCOM and telecommunications subject matter expert, supporting planning, integration, and execution of Marine Corps and Joint communications capabilities.
- Develop and interpret policies, strategies, and implementation plans for satellite communications services across tactical and enterprise environments.
- Represent customer interests in Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) activities, DISA forums, and other DoD governance and working groups.
- Coordinate Marine Corps participation in SATCOM-related working groups (e.g., DISA Teleport, Global NetOps, Joint network operations activities).
- Analyze and develop vetted positions on C4 and SATCOM issues; prepare senior leaders for governance boards, working groups, and executive-level briefings.
- Monitor acquisition programs and emerging technologies related to SATCOM, commercial bandwidth, and communications infrastructure.
- Conduct technical, fiscal, and programmatic analysis to inform policy decisions and long-range planning.
- Author briefings, white papers, and decision support materials for senior DoD leadership.
- Collaborate with counterparts across the Services, Combatant Commands, OSD, and coalition partners to resolve interoperability and integration challenges.
- Active SECRET Clearance.
- Extensive experience with SATCOM planning, operations, and integration in DoD or federal environments.
- Strong working knowledge of MAGTF, Joint, and Service-level communications architectures.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or participating in JCIDS, DISA, or Joint governance forums.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for senior leaders.
- Proven ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing at the O-6 / SES level.
- Prior experience supporting Headquarters Marine Corps, DC I / C4, or similar Service-level organizations.
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and satellite communications modernization efforts.
- Background in telecommunications policy, spectrum management, or commercial SATCOM integration.
- Experience in hybrid or telework-enabled environments supporting geographically distributed teams.
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