LinQuest is seeking a Protected Satellite Communication System Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) Deputy Commanding General – Operations (DCG-O) SATCOM Mission Area Team (MAT) located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job.

The HQ SpOC generates, presents, and sustains combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to USSPACECOM.

A strong candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of Protected satellite communications systems, satellite transmissions, management, satellite system control, and operational procedures. In this position, you will:

• Provide requirements, operations, sustainment, and engineering technical analysis and support for the SpOC Enterprise SATCOM architecture for Protected SATCOM systems
• Review, coordinate, and advise on SATCOM operating processes and procedures and provide technical support of material system development and fielding
• Provide technical operational/engineering expertise for resolution of operational issues/problems related to space, ground and terminal segments.
• Develop and interpret broad DOD Space, and Satellite communications policies and regulations, existing policies, and regulations in relation to HQ USSF program goals and objectives.
• Provide analysis and recommended methods for improving efficiency of satellite communications functions through modifications and applications of evolving technology, developing tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Analyze technical functions of satellite payloads and ground station architectures, especially in the areas of Spectrum Management and Electro-Magnetic Interference Resolution.
• Travel may be required for limited durations to support Customer events.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of Protected SATCOM experience: Protected Consolidated SATCOM System Expert (C-SSE), 4 SOPS, 148 SOPS, Protected SATCOM Watch Office, or Regional SATCOM Support Center (RSSC)
• Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality products including briefings and staff packages for senior leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and turn staff products rapidly in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work with both internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers.
• Able to work with, and appropriately protect, classified and proprietary information
• Methodical mindset: Able to follow troubleshooting protocols, solve problems and clearly document solutions
• Strong people skills, especially patience and a calm voice
• Excellent attention to detail
• Active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• BA/BS or MA/MS Degree
• Experience with Protected SATCOM systems/platforms (e.g. AEHF, MILSTAR, EPS)
• Headquarters experience in the US Space Force, US Air Force, Combatant Command, Space Operations Command, Space Systems Command or equivalent
• Experience with Joint- or Service-level strategy and/or concept development
• Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes
• Knowledge of joint, interagency and service requirements and capabilities (and requirements process).

Compensation:

• Starting salary ranges from $105,000 to $125,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

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)