Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Level
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
Position Overview
Created Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. This role supports mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive electromagnetic spectrum lifecycle management, including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA Spectrum Management Office (SMO) under the Specialty Engineering Director.
- Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for MDA missions, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD Form 1494) using STEPSTONE and EL-CID.
- Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests using Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems.
- Develop, update, and maintain reports and databases supporting operational and engineering activities.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems.
- Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
- Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and site surveys for globally deploying systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, as well as Microsoft Teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate of a military spectrum management school.
- 4+ years of experience in federal or Department of War spectrum management.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI).
- Knowledge of the NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (Redbook).
- Experience with the GEMSIS suite, including STEPSTONE, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online (HNSWDO), Joint Spectrum Data Repository (JSDR), and Integrated Spectrum Desktop.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation.
- Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.
- Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal.
- Experience with NTIA EL-CID.
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices.
- Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to support data analysis.
