Communication Systems SME
About The Position
Peraton is seeking an experienced Communications Systems SME to provide operational and mission support to a SI/SETA mission for a customer in Virginia. The SME will contribute expertise to communications subject areas and governance processes, with experience in wireless, RF, network, terrestrial, and/or satellite radio technologies. The team provides systems engineering and integration, mission planning, and business operations support across multiple mission areas and throughout the life cycle of customer-specific operations, from concept through development, installation, and operations and maintenance. The Communications SME will serve as a technical advisor and consultant for SI/SETA activities and as a primary interface among program customers and stakeholders, technical development teams, and end users. The role supports requirements definition, development and execution processes, solutions, testing, training, and deployment of technical capabilities. The SME will advise the customer on requirements and development decisions, balance operational considerations and stakeholder equities, and support multiple efforts. Duties are performed onsite Monday through Friday, with travel of up to 25% based on customer needs.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a relevant technical field and 12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in aircraft or maritime communications, core networks, fiber optics, radio frequency, satellites, wireless telecommunications networks, or infrastructure for a government customer, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience.
- At least two years of experience providing services for an engineering-related mission involving cyber operations, communications, supply chain expertise, military asset tracking, and/or deep-sea communications support.
- At least two cumulative years of regional experience.
- Strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-starter who takes initiative in helping manage complex technical developments.
- Ability and willingness to work on multiple fast-paced projects and learn the organization’s activities and focus.
- Comfort working in a dynamic team environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Proven experience and/or relevant education related to working within the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility, including familiarity with the region’s geopolitical, social, and cultural dynamics.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in a related technical discipline.
- Experience working in the customer environment.
- Knowledge of the customer’s processes and procedures to minimize the learning curve for project and task navigation.
- Effective client management skills, including experience managing across offices and organizations.
- Relevant cultural and language competency.
Responsibilities
- Provide policy, guidance, and resource advocacy on technical, operational, and analysis support.
- Provide expertise in one or more areas including aircraft or maritime communications, core networks, fiber optics, radio frequency, satellites, and wireless telecommunications networks and infrastructure.
- Analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, coordinate onsite with technical leads, advise on impacts and mitigation approaches, and address mission-critical challenges and issues.
- Draft, review, and brief information for customers and other stakeholders.
- Promote synchronization and synergies across multiple projects.
- Lead or provide in-depth analyses translating customer unified capabilities needs into support and new developments.
- Direct, design, and develop plans for security, reliability, business continuity, integration, and interoperability for the classified customer.
- Lead and manage project teams and initiatives.
- Serve as a technical advisor and consultant for SI/SETA activities and as an interface among customers, stakeholders, technical development teams, and end users.
- Support requirements definition, development and execution processes, testing, training, and deployment of technical capabilities.
- Assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments, and balance operational considerations and stakeholder equities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
