SATCOM Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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CACI International has an immediate opening for a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer located in Arlington, VA, and Ft. Belvoir, VA. (Pentagon)
What You’ll Get To Do
Join CACI in Support of the U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-6 (DCS G-6) in leading the Army’s network modernization to deliver timely, trusted, and shared information for the Army and its mission partners.
More About The Role
As a team member supporting AONS DCS G-6, you will provide technical services to include planning, program, budget, and analytical services to aid in resourcing critical Army SATCOM needs for command, control, communications, computers (C4) and IT. You will also provide recommendations for how the DCS G-6 can synchronize technology and business management to enable better execution, risk control, and efficiencies for Army SATCOM capabilities.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
The Successful candidate will be responsible for
Hold an active TS/SCIProviding architecture and system integration planning services across the entire Satellite Communications (SATCOM) frequency spectrumSupporting DCS G-6 efforts related to policies, technologies, operations, architecture, and planning of SHF, EHF and UHF MILSATCOM and commercial SATCOM programs, aerial tier communication programs, and Presidential Special Communications LinksProviding services to support SATCOM and airborne requirements integration and attend meetings with other Services, Joint Staff and it subordinates, Agencies and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and US Space ForceMaintaining full understanding of Army tactical communications, operations, and trainingGeneral understanding of current and future Army protected satellite communicationsGeneral understanding of signal processing concepts and technologiesProviding analysis, evaluation, and recommendations of SATCOM architecture or initiativesCoordinating staff work in support of the National Reconnaissance Office, as required.Supporting Wideband, Narrowband, and Protected SATCOM Working Groups (WGs) and related forums including analysis, evaluation, and recommendations of SATCOM initiativesUnderstanding PNT principles, including geolocation principles, waveforms and modulation design, signal propagation, and signal detectionProviding technical expertise on Joint aerial communications tier efforts as presented at the Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) Council, Joint requirements boards or other forumsProviding technical expertise to support the development of persistent, high altitude aerial capabilities through various Service enterprises lower cost alternatives to current systemsProviding technical, analytical, programmatic, operational, policy, and planning support for tactical and Enterprise Satellite Communications initiativesAssisting in the development of the MDEPs and monitor associated tactical and operational MDEP changes to ensure synchroneity between tactical and Enterprise SATCOM systemsAssisting in the development of system-level assessments for PNT capabilitiesInterfacing directly with senior government civilian and General Officer (GO) stakeholdersPossessing and maintaining analytical and technical skills necessary to review technical products, conduct mission analysis, and propose solutions, via deliverables, that contribute to operational concepts and into relevant solutionsProviding SME input to deliverables, meetings, and queries from leaders and stakeholdersCoordinating on and provide input on Army and DoD tasks and initiativesDeveloping, maintaining, and using Army points of contact to support Staff ActionsDeveloping draft documentation needed for Army-wide initiatives, and assisting in revision of existing policies, technical guidance documentation, and architecture artifacts.
Required Skills
3-5 years of experience as a GO level staff officer (e.g., COCOM, Service or Joint Staff) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to coherently present technical topics to Senior level military and civilian leaders Ability to develop novel approaches for solving technical problems Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment Clear and structured thought processes and intelligible decision-making skills
Education And Years Of Experience
BS/BA + minimum 7 years of related work experience or equivalent
Labor Category Verification Requirements
Telecommunications and IT policy formulation Perform operational effectiveness impacts assessments WMA, BMA, EIEMA, integration and PPBE synchronization SATCOM architecture and system integration planning across the SATCOM spectrum Provide analytical, portfolio management assessments of the functional mission area.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have
Army Headquarters or CIO/G-6 experience Understanding how the Army operates
What We Can Offer You
We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities. For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here
The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is
$94,400 - $198,300
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