Radar Program Administrator

TEKsystems•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about advanced radar technology and coastal security? This role offers a unique opportunity to support and enhance a mission‑critical radar program that directly impacts safety, surveillance, and operational readiness. You’ll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge radar systems while collaborating with experienced multi‑agency and industry teams. What You’ll Do As a Radar Program System Administrator, you’ll support multiple radar applications and core components of a large‑scale maritime radar system. Your work will play a critical role in improving system performance, expanding radar capabilities, and ensuring operational excellence.

Requirements

2+ years of radar system administration experience
5+ years of hands‑on radar analysis and applied use
Military radar experience accepted and valued
Strong understanding of radar performance, tracking, and target discrimination (maritime or aviation)
Experience with radar environments for both target detection and weather preferred
Familiarity with radar analysis, modeling, or simulation tools
Ability to identify maritime Targets of Interest (TOI)
Basic systems administration experience with radar applications
Working knowledge of Unix operating systems and basic networking troubleshooting
Comfort working on‑site at radar facilities and collaborating with multi‑contractor teams
Professional, ethical, and confident technical representation with government and industry partners
Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate technical teams
Understanding of business operations and contribution to strategic decisions
Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes, policies, and guidance
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and maritime procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting radar applications, integrations, and system components
Providing or coordinating training, technical analysis, and range modeling
Leading test and evaluation (T&E) of new radar functions and enhancements
Conducting performance assessments and recommending system improvements
Assisting with site selection, setup, and sustainment of remote radar locations
Supporting aviation and drone integration initiatives
Improving system‑level radar performance critical to coastline security
Collaborate with multiple agencies to forecast schedules and customer deliverables
Enhance cross‑agency communication and operational efficiency
Support cost analysis and program reporting for radar initiatives
Ensure contract compliance and manage requirements flow‑down to subcontractors
Schedule and maintain physical radar sites and applications
Participate in an on‑call rotation and support live operations during non-standard hours when required
Hybrid work environment when off‑site work permits