General Overview
APEX TK is looking for a skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. This role focuses on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management—including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO (CED) under the Specialty Engineering Director.
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Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for all MDA missions, ensuring absolute data accuracy and consistency.
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Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD1494) utilizing STEPSTONE and EL-CID programs.
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Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests utilizing Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems.
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Develop, update, and maintain critical reports and databases to support operational and engineering activities.
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Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems.
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Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
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Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and Site Surveys for globally deploying systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree
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7+ years of relevant experience
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Active Secret Clearance
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Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Graduate of a military spectrum management school
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4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
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Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
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Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
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Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
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Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
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Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
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Experience with Mat-lab or other programming languages
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Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal
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Experience with NTIA EL-CID
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Knowledge of standard engineering practices
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Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis
