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Spectrum Management Specialist
Contingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Spectrum Management Specialist in Huntsville, AL working Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer.
- This role focuses on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment.
Job Description:
- Deliver operational and administrative aid 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.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Must have an understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
- Must have excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
- Must have strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.
Desired Qualifications:
- Graduate of a military spectrum management school, preferred.
- 4 years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management, preferred.
- Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance, preferred.
- Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI) , preferred.
- Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook) , preferred.
- Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop) , preferred.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation, preferred.
- Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages, preferred.
- Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal, preferred.
- Experience with NTIA EL-CID, preferred.
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices, preferred.
- Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis, preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)