Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO)

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • $72,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview
The Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO) is a 24/7 position with rotating 12-hour shifts located at the 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) in Colorado. The PBWO assists users in resolving system-related Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues in accordance with the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Procedures (CJCS-M 3320.02F), Satellite Communications Electromagnetic Interference Resolution Procedures (Operating Instruction 714-4), and Satellite Communications (SPI 3250.01A) Enclosure E EMI Resolution. The PBWO maintains continuous global situational awareness for Milstar, AEHF, Enhanced Polar System (EPS), and follow-on protected band constellations to facilitate immediate operational response to satellite anomalies.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience
• 1-3 years of PBWO experience
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience in Military Satellite Operations
• Support role for the single, central focal point for all Protected SATCOM operations
• Maintained continuous global situational awareness for the Milstar, AEHF, and EPS Protected Band constellations
• Strong capability for multi-tasking, along with excellent project and time management skills
• Demonstrated talent in problem solving and resolution, with expertise in deconflicting priorities
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with facilitating immediate ops impact response to satellite anomalies
• Experience preforming anomaly assessment to determine all aspects of causes and conditions of satellite anomaly with recovery actions for accurate up channel reporting and potential user impact
• Knowledge in generate/release SATCOM Event Message (SEM)

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 Protected Band Watch Officer (PBWO) support for the 4 SOPS Operations Center at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.
• Provide personnel for a 24/7 protected watch stander role to support Protected SATCOM operations
• Assist users in resolving system-related Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues in accordance with the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Procedures (CJCS-M 3320.02F)
• Maintain continuous global situational awareness for Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Ultra High Frequency Follow-On (UHF), Extremely High Frequency (EHF), and the Enhanced Polar System (EPS), as well as follow-on protected band constellations, to facilitate immediate operational responses to satellite anomalies
• Be prepared to produce graphical representations of data, including the number of impacted users and the layouts of beams and satellite footprints, as requested.
• Gather and consolidate constellation resource monitoring (RM) data.
• In coordination with the 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) engineering and communications support functions, assess and determine the global operational impacts of satellite anomalies.
• Generate and release SATCOM Event Messages (SEM) in accordance with applicable directives and reporting criteria
• Provide operational interface, technical expertise, and system status while serving in a support role as the single, central focal point for all Protected Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) operations

Benefits

• Company Culture
• Health Benefits (100% medical and dental premiums covered for employee and family)
• Rest and Relaxation (three weeks of vacation)
• Health and Wellness (48 hours of sick leave, Flex-Spending Account (FSA) options)
• Prepare for the Future (401(k) plan with company contributions, free professional financial planning services)
• Education and Professional Training Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree