Bowhead Support Services

Wideband Signals Analyst

Bowhead Support Services$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Wideband Military SATCOM experience as a planner, manager, or controller
  • Associate's Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (substitutions apply)
  • Proven experience in satellite command planning and troubleshooting
  • Strong enterprise network troubleshooting skills, particularly with Cisco IOS and IP routing
  • IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security) required
  • Ability to work non-standard hours in a dynamic team environment
  • Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI access

Responsibilities

  • Provide Wideband Support for the C-SSE duties
  • Monitor situational awareness at WSOCs and RSSCs
  • Review satellite command plans and troubleshoot issues as needed
  • Analyze transmission and terminal performance using WRMS
  • Assist with development and review of policy documents
  • Report operational issues to CSpOC and coordinate emergency outages
  • Engage in primary troubleshooting during operational shifts

Benefits

  • 10% shift differential on top of base salary
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a high-stakes environment
  • Mission-critical role with a significant impact on national security
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the SATCOM field
  • Access to advanced technology and systems in the Space Force infrastructure
Full Job Description
Overview

Bowhead seeks a Wideband Signals Analyst at Schriever Space Force Base. The Wideband Signals Analyst will be proficient in the duties of the Transmission Controller position at the Space Force’s Wideband SATCOM Operations Centers (WSOC). The Wideband Watch Office provides oversight and monitoring of the Wideband SATCOM Operations and Management System Network (WSOMSNet) and engages Wideband SATCOM Operations Centers (WSOC) to maintain situational awareness of Wideband MILSATCOM's space-based assets and ground control infrastructure status. The Signal Analyst in the WBWO will report operational and maintenance issues to the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC). The WBWO utilizes the DOSS, CNPS, WRMS, and GTC3S as the primary tools to perform their oversight and monitoring tasks. There is a 10% shift differential in addition to the base salary.

Responsibilities

• Shall provide Wideband Support as it relates to the duties of the Consolidated-Satellite Systems Expert (C-SSE). • Monitor and maintain Situational Awareness of all activities related to the WSOCs and RSSCs Reviewing proposed satellite command plans and provides troubleshooting assistance to the WSOCs, RSSCs, and SATCOM terminals. • Be familiar with and follow all Transmission Controller Operating Instructions contained in the Wideband Controllers Guide (WCG). • Review the Control Change Queue in CNPS; document changes to CNPS plans, Verify the performance of transmission links for all assigned satellites by using the WRMS. • Analyze appropriate 8-Hour Reports to verify transmission and terminal performance and status. Engage with WSOCs to perform adjustments necessary to achieve established operating parameters. Assist any WSOC in identifying, troubleshooting, and eliminating anomalous transmission and payload conditions. • Provide assistance with development and review of policy and procedural documents. • Report operational and maintenance issues to CSpOC, as required Perform all required reporting to the appropriate agencies. • Complete and submit DORs in accordance with the applicable guidance. • Coordinate enterprise terminal ASIs and emergency outages with appropriate agencies. • Review relevant DIMS Reports daily. • Review alarms for the past 24 hours in WRMS daily. • Complete and submit AARs in accordance with the applicable guidance. • Maintain situational awareness of WSOMS network using SolarWinds.

• Assist with primary troubleshooting and anomaly resolution for all mission system within the WSOC's shift work providing 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year coverage support propagate a culture of safety in all aspects of the job. • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years Wideband Military SATCOM (WGS) planner, manager, and/or controller experience • Associate's Degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Note: 2 years of related experience may be substituted for 1 year of education. • 5 years' experience working as a military SATCOM controller. • Experience reviewing satellite command plans provided to the C-SSE and assist troubleshooting efforts by the WSOCs, RSSCs and SATCOM terminals.• Experience in the use of IT tools. • Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks. • Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Cisco IOS(s), IP routing, EIGRP) Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications. • Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment Support critical operations during standard and non-standard working hours •IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security + CE, CySA +, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, CND) • Ability to travel up to 10%.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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