Spectrum Manager SkillBridge Internship - Military Veterans

Skillbridge candidates (who will be transitioning from active military duty this year, 2024 and 2025) are strongly encouraged to apply. Amentum is an Industry Partner of the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge Program.

Amentum is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Spectrum Manager to support the global mission requirements of the United States Navy in Guam.

If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to take your spectrum management skills to the next level, we would like to have you on our team. The global dependence on systems using the electromagnetic spectrum is increasing which drives congestion of that environment. You will use your strong foundation in spectrum to manage the wide variety of systems used by the Navy and their associated spectrum requirements.

Day to day work will include the analysis of technical data for communication equipment/systems, radar systems, passive and active sensors, Electronic Attack, Electronic Warfare, and others systems, submitted through the coordination chain to eliminate conflicts in frequency assignments. Specific work will focus on the review and coordination of a variety of frequency requests and taskings at the National level. The position will provide you with a unique experience through the chance to work with systems utilizing the entirety of the radio-frequency spectrum from direct current to daylight. You will work with minimal oversight in the coordination with appropriate federal, non-federal, military and other government officials. You will also proactively address concerns submitted through the frequency deconfliction chain and will support education, outreach, and policy review and development, as needed. If you are a driven Spectrum Manager looking for your next challenge, please apply

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Spectrum Manager will submit spectrum requirements in SFAF format via SXXI to respective Spectrum Management Offices (e.g., NMSC, NTIA, or other) in accordance with applicable manuals, regulations, and instructions.
  
• You will be responsible for managing the Navy and Marine Corps Frequency Review Program IAW NTIA Manual, Annex F.
  
• Duties include coordinating spectrum requests with applicable agencies and or appropriate offices such as an area frequency coordinator.
  
• You will provide Fleet Spectrum Managers guidance and assistance in building and maintaining Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) OPTASK COMMS for deploying fleet forces and Afloat Radar Plans/Restrictions.
  
• You will provide guidance and assistance to Naval Forces in submission of Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) requests and/or with the administration and assignment of Homer and Land Launch (L/L) frequency assignments for ships.
  
• You will be required to coordinate, respond to, investigate, isolate, and resolve reported electromagnetic interference (EMI); ensuring proper use of RF detection equipment (e.g., PR-100 or PR-200).
  
• As required, you will liaise/meet with Installation Spectrum Managers (ISMs) or designated spectrum representatives to discuss periodic reviews of frequency assignments and other related spectrum issues.
  
• You will be required to assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of spectrum site surveys as defined by the command to conduct site surveys. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible to provide technical reviews of documents related to spectrum management (e.g., Instructions, Manuals, and Regulations, policy papers, etc.).
  
• As assigned, provide technical support for all necessary meetings to provide and obtain information relating to DoN spectrum management support; you will be required to draft and disseminate meeting minutes.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate of the Interservice Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS) or The Army Spectrum Management Course or have a BS/BA Degree from a from an accredited university.
  
• At least 10 years' of work-related experience.
  
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
  
• Passport/VISA: Obtain/maintain U.S. Passport and/or VISA, at all times.
  

Desired Experience:

• Navy Experience
  
• Knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) system frequency assignment process.
  
• Knowledge of any of the following GEMSIS software applications: Equipment Location Certification Information database (EL-CID), Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online (HNSWDO), and Joint Spectrum Data Repository (JSDR).
  
• Experience coordinating with national level spectrum management offices like Army Spectrum Management Office, Air Force Spectrum Management Office, FAA, etc.
  
• Experience reviewing OPTASKCOMs
  
• Experience conducting site surveys including using direction finding equipment (i.e., Rhode & Schwarz PR-100/PR-200) to detect/resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  
• Experience with RTSO
  

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