Senior SATCOM Specialist

CACI • JBPHH, HI

3d • $94,800 - $199,100 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is hiring a Senior SATCOM Specialist to support the United States Space Forces Command S6 in INDOPACOM and provide satellite communications subject matter expertise to the Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI) team. The role supports Joint Force operations across the Indo-Pacific theater by ensuring resilient, secure, and mission-effective satellite communications. It develops, assesses, and enhances military (MILSAT) and commercial satellite (COMSAT) communication architectures to provide mission-ready capabilities aligned with operational and strategic objectives. The position is located at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu.

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/architecture tools and situational awareness platforms.
• Experience briefing or advising senior leadership on technical communications issues or architectures.
• Knowledge of future trends in satellite communication, resilience measures, and emerging commercial SATCOM markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive SATCOM architecture site picture for blue forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, integrating MILSAT and COMSAT assets.
• Update architectural overviews to reflect new capabilities, changing operational environments, and updated requirements.
• Collaborate 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 in line with vetted operational demands.
• Ensure communications capabilities align with existing and future mission needs.
• Coordinate with cyber operations staff on SATCOM cybersecurity, defensive measures, and cyber-physical resilience.
• Research and conduct technical analysis of 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.

Benefits

• Unique flexible time off benefit.
• Access to robust learning resources.
• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior