Communications Analyst

Apogee Engineering
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Oct 07, 2024
Description Apogee is seeking a COMSAT Comms Engineer located in Colorado Springs, CO at Peterson SFB. This effort provides Engineering and Analytical support to US Space Command (USSPACECOM). Support includes planning, definition, implementation, and operational management of global communications systems to yield more effective and flexible global SATCOM support. *Why work with us?* Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial, and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment to making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time. *What you will be doing:* Oversee and execute mission planning and link budget analysis in support of the DoD's Managed Bandwidth mission. Coordinate and assist CCMD J6s and Service components with the development of commercial communications in support of theater OPLANS Troubleshoot and resolve satellite communication issues on a case-by-case basis in support of joint warfighters. Assist with developing, coordinating, and executing operating concepts to protect and defend COMSATCOM systems Provide support for systems engineering studies, analyses, and activities and provide support to simulations and activities to define and optimize system interoperability, security, and standardization Engage with the COMSATCOM Community of Interest to support EMI monitoring, detection, identification, reporting, characterization, and geographic location for current and emerging electronic warfare threats to SATCOM systems Support activities to maintain situational awareness of COMSATCOM capabilities available for EMI monitoring, detection, characterization, and geolocation that can be employed effectively for military operations. Provide support to analyze new capabilities to monitor, detect, characterize, and geolocate EMI in support of Space Operations Assist with the Government's planning and requirements definition for COMSATCOM systems and assessing satellite movements, reconfigurations, and operational impacts on current and future operations and plans related to EMI effects on COMSATCOM operations and management Assist in the Government's revision of plans, policies, and documentation to account for EMI operations and management requirements in support of Government operational decisions Provide support for coordination activities with Combatant Commands and other SATCOM users to assess the availability of SATCOM resources to support operations and optimization of SATCOM resources in response to EMI activities and events Provide support to develop strategies to identify, characterize, geolocate, and mitigate non-hostile and hostile EMI in collaboration with the intelligence community and other COIs to ensure freedom of action in the space domain Document and provide statistical trends and reports on EMI events related to Commercial SATCOM Provide support to integrate detection and characterization capabilities into a COMSATCOM/EMI common operation picture (COP) facilitating SATCOM spectrum situational awareness, streamlining identification and reporting processes, and improving COMSATCOM interference resolution services Assist in the development of CONOPS, CDD, and CPD; and provide analysis, engineering, and administrative support for Annual Joint SATCOM Working Groups *What you will need to have:* Minimum Experience Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance Education: High School Diploma Years of experience: 8 years relevant experience desired, OR combination of Education/Certification in place of years experience Preferred Experience: Experience with Command and Control of satellite systems military experience with multi-band platforms Knowledge / Experience with link budget analysis and mission planning candidates with Space 100/200/300 Space support to operations, and exercise planning. Must possess strong analytical, technology, and organizational skills. Accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail are required. Ability to work independently and meet communicated schedules and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *Benefits & Compensation:* Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. The base pay for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 across the U.S. There is also a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training, and education. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)