MILSATCOM Mission Planner

Your Impact:

Amentum is currently seeking a MIL SATCOM Mission Planner with knowledge of Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with EHF and AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (MILSTAR, SMART-T, VPS) to join our dynamic team in the Northern VA area . This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Responsibilities:

• Model and analyze AEHF environmental factors using the Mission Planning Subsystem

• Create unit-level scenarios using the AEHF Global Scenario.

• Produce and distribute communications plans to operational users.

• Operate, test, and provide feedback on emerging and replacement radio and communication systems.

• Apply in-depth technical knowledge to capture, plan and design information technology systems; tactical and strategic RF communications, especially DoD SATCOM and Line-of-Sight (LOS) systems, at the national level.

• Advise the customer on the development of technical approaches to solving engineering related problems.

• Support the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies.

• Develop technology Integration strategies, Requirements Development, Systems Architectures, Conceptual Designs and Concept of Operations.

• Apply excellent working knowledge and consultations in data communications, fiber optics, video teleconferencing and cryptographic equipment. • Participate in activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within and across the work program as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience with SATCOM Communications Planning Tools, specifically the Mission

Planning Subsystem (MPSS) / Mission Planning Element (MPE)

• Experience with Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (such as FAB-T, FET, SMART-T, G-ASNT, VPS, SCAMP)

• Experience leading the evaluation and testing of complex systems

• Experience with capabilities, trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, systems integration, and understanding of the relationships between operational, technical, and systems architecture

• Familiarity with evaluation of RF communications systems and architecture

• Possess a current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

• Familiarity with Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) and the nuclear environment.

• Proficient at communicating complex technical material in presentations and in writing

• Experience with system integration and testing (HW/SW) of COTS components

Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 10 Years

Preferred:

• Experience in a Brigade or Higher-level S-6 or G-6 environment

• B.S. degree in System Integration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or equivalent degree with 15 years or more of Information Technology experience preferably with a strong Radio Frequency (RF) and data communications background.

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