Communication Systems SME

Peraton•McLean, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Communications System SME to provide operational and mission support to a Systems Integration/Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SI/SETA) mission for a customer in Virginia. The role provides expertise across communications subject areas and governance, with a focus on technologies such as wireless, radio frequency, networks, terrestrial communications, and satellite radio. The team supports systems engineering and integration, mission planning, and business operations throughout the lifecycle of customer-specific operations, from concept through development, installation, and operations and maintenance. The SME serves as a technical advisor and consultant to SI/SETA activities and as a primary interface among program customers and stakeholders, technical development teams, and end users. The position supports requirements definition and development, execution processes, solutions, testing, training, and deployment of technical capabilities. The SME also helps customers make informed decisions and balances stakeholder priorities and operational considerations across multiple efforts. The position is performed on site Monday through Friday in Virginia and may require up to 25% travel based on customer needs. An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

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, or wireless telecommunications networks and 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, 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 key parts of complex technical developments.
Ability and desire to work on multiple fast-paced projects and learn the organization’s activities and focus.
Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic team environment.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Proven experience or relevant education related to working within the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility, with familiarity with the region’s geopolitical, social, and cultural dynamics.
Ability to perform duties onsite Monday through Friday; travel may be required up to 25% based on customer needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in a related technical discipline.
Experience working in the customer environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the customer’s processes and procedures.
Demonstrated client management skills, including managing across offices and organizations.
Relevant cultural and language competency.

Responsibilities

Provide policy, guidance, and resource advocacy for 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 highly complex problems, develop innovative solutions, coordinate projects onsite with technical leads, advise on impacts and mitigation approaches, and address mission-critical challenges and issues involving foreign threats.
Draft, review, and brief materials for customers and other stakeholders.
Promote synchronization and synergies across multiple projects.
Conduct or lead in-depth analyses that translate 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.
Support requirements definition, execution and development processes, solutions, testing, training, and deployment of technical capabilities.
Serve as a technical advisor and primary interface among program customers and stakeholders, technical development teams, and end users.
Assist customers in making informed decisions about requirements and developments, and balance stakeholder priorities and operational considerations.
Support systems engineering and integration, mission planning, and business operations through the full lifecycle of customer-specific operations.

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 for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position