1220 - Block 5 Platform Communcations Lead

Sigma Defense is seeking a Block 5 Platform Communcations Lead in the Ft. Meade, MD USA area.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 8 years of network and satellite communications experience.
• Previous experience with UAVs and satellite terminals.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.

Certifications:

• PMP is desired.

Personnel Clearance Level:
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active, DoD-issued Top-Secret security clearance or higher. This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance. A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Lead Block 5 Platform communications efforts across the AISR DT ITF/program office and coordinate with Program Offices and gaining units to deliver capabilities across the AISR architecture.
• Assist DoD AISR Platform program offices with the assessment, analysis, and development of communications capabilities and payloads.
• Seek out and evaluate emergent technologies to determine their relevance and applicability to the Block 5 Platform program.
• Provide operational and technical insight in order to develop strategic roadmaps, basing actions, and CONOPs/CONEMPS.
• Quantify risks and establish COAs relating to platform communications such as SATCOM, LOS spectrum, terrestrial backhaul, and administrative networks.
• Coordinate within the DoD and Combat Support Agencies to identify duplicative efforts and/or partnership opportunities. Additionally, maintain awareness of any positive or negative Enterprise effects stemming from proposed efforts or changes.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include an HSA Plan and HRA Plan Which Features a $6,000 Health Reimbursement
• Life and A&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexible Schedule