Job Description

Job Description

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting for an Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV) Operations Specialist **** with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) **** and Global Positioning System (GPS) expertise to join our team in Huntsville, AL to support our customer, Project Manager Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT).

Duties:

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to support the products, technologies, and ongoing efforts within the PM PNT portfolio to design and build a reliable network to support critical missions.

• Plan, coordinate, establish, and oversee PM PNT SATCOM Operations.

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a SATCOM Operations Cell.

• Develop prioritization scheme to deconflict support requirements to PM PNT events.

• Work with other SMEs, customers, and users to learn the goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements.

• Provide professional status briefings to superiors, update weekly status and activities reports.

• Manage Satellite Signal Requests and keep units appraised of status.

• Develop Operational Concepts and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).

• Develop training materials to support training soldiers, Commanders and Staff on SATCOM Services and processes.

• Stand up a provisioning cell in Huntsville, Alabama for the ALTNAV Ground Control Segment, to include planning, site selection, coordination, and approval.

• Revise a process to provision the ALTNAV signal, to include signal priority, and Satellite deconfliction.

• Physically occupy the provisioning space, to include setting up and installing all associated hardware.

• Attend planning and status meetings as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have previous Satellite operations experience.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Military experience with Global Position System Technologies.
• Experience with Army C5ISR Systems.
• Experience developing Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience developing Operational Concepts and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• Possess a deep understanding of military processes and procedures.
• Organizational skill required to manage multiple stakeholder requests.
• Ability to train soldiers, Commanders and Staff on procedures required to obtain Satellite services.
• Experience with the implementation and injection of advanced technology in military units.
• Accomplished presenter, writer, with advanced skills at defining priorities and accomplishing tasks on time or early.
• Requires a motivated, self-starter that can think outside of the box. **

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Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of total experience, five (5) of which are in a related field.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Must have understanding and experience in development, test and evaluation of major systems.

Travel:

25 % - 50% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States (CONUS) and outside continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

Work Environment:

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: ****

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience. Estimated annual salary, $90.3K to $107.9K.

****QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V