Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager (MDA)

Mission Driven Research

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrated management and execution of Flight, Technical, Programmatic, and Cyber risks via the MDA Risk Working Group
  • Execute Technical Risk assessments to aid MDA Operational Capacity List decisions
  • Review evidence for technical and Cyber risks in System and Element requirements
  • Support risk development for various elements
  • Assist in Mission Execution by addressing Execution Risks in Daily MRWGs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management experience
  • Opportunity to work within the Missile Defense Agency with direct impact on national security
  • Collaboration with highly skilled professionals in a specialized field
  • Potential for career advancement in a cutting-edge environment
  • Access to advanced technical resources and training opportunities
Full Job Description
MDR is looking for an amazingly skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. In this role you will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management-including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
  • Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions
  • Provide expert review of evidence related to technical, and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
  • Provide support to elements for risk development.
  • Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Graduate of a military spectrum management school
  • 4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
  • Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
  • Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
  • Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
  • Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
  • Experience with Mat-lab 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 aid in data analysis

Position Requirements
  • Clearance Required
    • Secret
  • Position Level
  • FT/PT
    • Full Time
  • Years Related Work Experience
    • 7
  • Education Level Required
    • 4-yr.


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