COMSAT Analyst

Overview: Apogee is actively seeking a COMSAT Analyst to support USSPACECOM. This position provides provide technical and engineering support services to the Commercial C-SSE which includes technical engineering services to support technical analysis, plans, and operations to C-SSE staff and customers. This is a full-time located in Colorado Springs, CO at Peterson Space Force Base (SFB). Responsibilities: Serves as technical consultant for transmissions management and control in the Super High Frequency (SHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Commercial satellite systems Develop/coordinate policy and plans for commercial satellite communication programs. Develop definitive technical solutions that consider systems architecture, interoperability, interfaces, protocols, networking, expansion potential and overall end-to-end compatibility Analyze, evaluate, and recommend solutions to future communications and automation operational challenges using knowledge of satellite communications systems and their relationship to other telecommunications networks Provide technical and operational planning, system configuration and operational mission support Develop technical and management comments reflecting the command position with respect to USSF and Joint actions, interface with other commands and higher authorities Assist in managing commercial SATCOM ground segment and gateways for transition to current/future satellites through concept, development, testing, procurement, production, and fielding Coordinate and assist CCMD J6s and Service components with the development of commercial communications in support of theater OPLANS Collect and maintain critical data related to Service terminal basis of issue and capabilities as a knowledge management function Collect and maintain knowledge base on commercial satellite constellation coverage and status Qualifications: Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: A minimum of a TS with ability to obtain SCI required at time of application Education: HS Diploma with 9 years or Bachelor's with 4 years relavent experience Additional Experience: 4+ years operational experience with Commercial SATCOM systems 4+ years of relevant experience with the SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes taking into consideration all ground, space, and control networks, and operational control of sub-networks for apportioned SATCOM resources Additional Information Location: Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs On-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): Onsite Pay Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.