Senior SATCOM Specialist

CACI•Hickam AFB, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is hiring a Senior SATCOM Specialist to support the United States Space Forces Command S6 in INDOPACOM as part of the Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI) team. Located at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, the role provides satellite communications subject matter expertise to enable Joint Force operations across the Indo-Pacific. The specialist develops, assesses, and enhances military (MILSAT) and commercial (COMSAT) satellite communications architectures to ensure resilient, secure, and mission-effective capabilities that support operational and strategic objectives. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The role includes up to 10% travel, with local travel specified. CACI describes a culture focused on integrity, trust, continuous growth, flexible time off, and learning resources. The proposed salary range is $94,800–$199,100.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in satellite communications planning, coordination, or system management, preferably in military, government, or high-security commercial environments.
In-depth technical knowledge of MILSAT and COMSAT systems, including architecture principles and component capabilities.
Ability to analyze operational requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Prior experience collaborating with USINDOPACOM or in Indo-Pacific defense planning.
Familiarity with blue force tracking or architecture tools and situational awareness platforms.
Experience briefing or advising senior leadership on technical communications issues or architectures.
Knowledge of future satellite communications trends, resilience measures, and emerging commercial SATCOM markets.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive SATCOM architecture site picture for blue forces across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, integrating MILSAT and COMSAT assets.
Update architecture overviews to reflect new capabilities, operational changes, and updated requirements.
Work with the USINDOPACOM SATCOM office, INDOPACOM service component staffs, Space Command Staff, S4S and CSpOC, DISA, and Regional SATCOM Support Centers to assess, validate, and refine theater-wide SATCOM requirements against vetted operational demands.
Ensure communications capabilities align with current and future mission needs.
Coordinate with cyber operations staff on SATCOM cybersecurity, defensive measures, and cyber-physical resilience.
Research and technically analyze emerging military and commercial SATCOM technologies, trends, and assets.
Develop recommendations for procurement, integration, or enhancement of SATCOM capabilities to support evolving theater operations.
Prepare and present findings, briefings, and decision papers to senior leadership and stakeholders.