MILSATCOM Mission Planner

Amentum•Arlington, VA

3d•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose and Impact: Amentum is currently seeking a MIL SATCOM Mission Planner with knowledge of Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with EHF and AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (MILSTAR, SMART-T, VPS) to join our dynamic team in the Northern VA area. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses. Work Schedule: Work is performed Monday – Friday in office. 8-hour per day with flex time authorized. Essential Responsibilities: Model and analyze AEHF environmental factors using the Mission Planning Subsystem Create unit-level scenarios using the AEHF Global Scenario. Produce and distribute communications plans to operational users. Operate, test, and provide feedback on emerging and replacement radio and communication systems. Apply in-depth technical knowledge to capture, plan and design information technology systems; tactical and strategic RF communications, especially DoD SATCOM and Line-of-Sight (LOS) systems, at the national level. Advise the customer on the development of technical approaches to solving engineering related problems. Support the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies. Develop technology Integration strategies, Requirements Development, Systems Architectures, Conceptual Designs and Concept of Operations. Apply excellent working knowledge and consultations in data communications, fiber optics, video teleconferencing and cryptographic equipment. Participate in activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within and across the work program as appropriate. This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. 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. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Candidate will be required to: carry up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

Requirements

Experience with SATCOM Communications Planning Tools, specifically the Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS) / Mission Planning Element (MPE)
Experience with Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (such as FAB-T, FET, SMART-T, G-ASNT, VPS, SCAMP)
Experience leading the evaluation and testing of complex systems
Experience with capabilities, trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, systems integration, and understanding of the relationships between operational, technical, and systems architecture
Familiarity with evaluation of RF communications systems and architecture
Possess a current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Familiarity with Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) and the nuclear environment.
Proficient at communicating complex technical material in presentations and in writing
Experience with system integration and testing (HW/SW) of COTS components

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Brigade or Higher-level S-6 or G-6 environment
B.S. degree in System Integration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or equivalent degree with 15 years or more of Information Technology experience preferably with a strong Radio Frequency (RF) and data communications background.

Responsibilities

Model and analyze AEHF environmental factors using the Mission Planning Subsystem
Create unit-level scenarios using the AEHF Global Scenario.
Produce and distribute communications plans to operational users.
Operate, test, and provide feedback on emerging and replacement radio and communication systems.
Apply in-depth technical knowledge to capture, plan and design information technology systems; tactical and strategic RF communications, especially DoD SATCOM and Line-of-Sight (LOS) systems, at the national level.
Advise the customer on the development of technical approaches to solving engineering related problems.
Support the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies.
Develop technology Integration strategies, Requirements Development, Systems Architectures, Conceptual Designs and Concept of Operations.
Apply excellent working knowledge and consultations in data communications, fiber optics, video teleconferencing and cryptographic equipment.
Participate in activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within and across the work program as appropriate.