Senior Spectrum Manager

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Senior Level Spectrum Manager the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) – an operational force under Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) – exercises management and control of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) matters for the Department of the Navy (DoN). As delegated by the operational chain-of-command, NMSC serves as the representative of the DoN in Joint, Allied, National, and international meetings and organizes, coordinates, formulates, and implements policies and procedures to support the DoN's interest in EMS matters worldwide. In addition, NMSC provides subject matter expertise in the management and control of EMS for the DoN. provide the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center with spectrum management support. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Procurement, assign, and protect radio frequencies incident to the satisfaction of telecommunications requirements in support of the DoN. Responsible for preparation of engineering data for frequency, telecommunications, and other communications-electronics matters for participation in meetings or subcommittees, National and International working groups Conferences and Conventions. Analyze spectrum data of communication systems and based upon knowledge of radio equipment and radio propagation, initiates and directs actions at the National or International level, as required, to eliminate conflicts in frequency assignments that arise as a result of the heavily congested radio frequency spectrum. Coordinate with appropriate federal, non-federal, military and other government officials of the United States and foreign countries to carry out the above actions. Formulates and directs studies of DoN radio frequency assignments with a view toward adjustment, sharing, or reassignment to ensure spectrum efficiency for authorized Navy use. Attends working groups pertaining to frequency allocation plans, frequency assignment plans, and DoD policies affecting the communications-electronics elements of the military services. Evaluates and analyzes Table of Frequency Allocations, channel plans, and planned changes to the Radio Regulations as prepared at National and International Telecommunications Conferences to consider the potential impact to the DoN communications systems and equipment.

Requirements

Preferred BS/BA Degree or a graduate of the Interservice Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS) or The Army Spectrum Management Course or Navy’s Fleet Spectrum Manager Course (FSM).
Experience may be substitutes in lieu of degree.
US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
Must have at least 10 years of experience in spectrum management related to the duties listed above.

Responsibilities

Procurement, assign, and protect radio frequencies incident to the satisfaction of telecommunications requirements in support of the DoN.
Responsible for preparation of engineering data for frequency, telecommunications, and other communications-electronics matters for participation in meetings or subcommittees, National and International working groups Conferences and Conventions.
Analyze spectrum data of communication systems and based upon knowledge of radio equipment and radio propagation, initiates and directs actions at the National or International level, as required, to eliminate conflicts in frequency assignments that arise as a result of the heavily congested radio frequency spectrum.
Coordinate with appropriate federal, non-federal, military and other government officials of the United States and foreign countries to carry out the above actions.
Formulates and directs studies of DoN radio frequency assignments with a view toward adjustment, sharing, or reassignment to ensure spectrum efficiency for authorized Navy use.
Attends working groups pertaining to frequency allocation plans, frequency assignment plans, and DoD policies affecting the communications-electronics elements of the military services.
Evaluates and analyzes Table of Frequency Allocations, channel plans, and planned changes to the Radio Regulations as prepared at National and International Telecommunications Conferences to consider the potential impact to the DoN communications systems and equipment.