SATCOM SME

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are currently seeking a SATCOM SME with Satellite Communications expertise for an opportunity located at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia, supporting all aspects of Airborne C2 capabilities, capability gaps, systems integration, and developing JCIDS documents. Assisting with achieving interoperable, affordable, responsive, and sustainable C2 systems which satisfy Service, Joint, Interagency, and Coalition C2 information exchange requirements. development of C2 investment strategies and providing technical assistance for airborne C2 systems integration planning. Shall support the generation of operational requirements for acquisition and integration of new or modified airborne C2 capabilities, recommending executable courses of action and providing technical reports, development, and coordination of JCIDS documentation and Air Force (AF) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) documentation.

The successful candidate will analyze the effects of proposed requirements on C2 and related networks and how these requirements would enhance the ability of the warfighter to employ emerging beyond line-of-sight communication concepts. The candidate will analyze technical solutions against schedule, cost, need satisfaction, risk, and operational relevance as part of a solution set including all DOTMLPF solutions.

Provide assistance to platform programs in defining TDL/Tactical Data Network (TDN) requirements, planning, and equipping with needed supporting systems and message implementations.
• Provide expertise and support for efforts that explore unique ways of integrating new capability onto AF platforms.
• Support building the documentation, briefings, and justification for development of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission.
• Participate in both technical and operational community discussions with the ability to summarize and communicate SATCOM needs and issues related to emerging concepts and new technologies.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience in a technical filed applying RF communications theory including RF propagation, antenna theory, waveforms, and modulation techniques.
• Experience in applying a broad understanding of technical networking principals including RF communications.

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, communications engineering, radio engineering, other related technical or scientific discipline.
• Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.