Peraton · 15 hours ago
Communication Systems SME
US-VA-McLean
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Communications Systems SME will provide key operational and mission support, acting as a Technical Advisor/Consultant and ensuring robust requirements definitions and support for the deployment of technical capabilities.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide policy, guidance, and resource advocacy on technical, operational and analysis support
Have a solid understanding within one or more of the following subject areas: aircraft and/or maritime communications, core networks, fiber optics, radio frequency, satellites, wireless telecommunications networks and infrastructure
Analyze extremely complex problems and develop highly innovative solutions while engaging in onsite project coordination with technical leads, advise on impacts and mitigation approaches and solving mission critical challenges and/or issues against pacing threats from foreign entities
Have a strong expertise in drafting, reviewing and briefing, customers and other stake holders, as required
Promote synchronization and synergies across multiple projects
Provides or lead in-depth analyses for translating customer unified capabilities needs into the support and new developments
Directs, designs and develops plans, security, reliability and business continuity plans, integration plans and interoperability plans for the classified customer
Lead and manage project teams and initiatives
Qualification
Required
An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any relevant technical field and 12 years of relevant experience; or a masters degree and 10 years of relevant experience
Must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience within the areas of aircraft and/or maritime, core networks, fiber optics, radio frequency, satellites, wireless telecommunications networks and infrastructure for a government customer; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience
A minimum of two (2+) years of experience providing services for an engineering-related mission involving either cyber operations, communications, supply chain expertise, military asset tracking, and/or deep-sea communications support
Must have a minimum of two (2+) cumulative years of regional experience
Must have strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments
Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization
Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment
Willingness and ability to travel
The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates should also have proven experience and/or relevant education specifically related to working within the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility. Familiarity with the unique geopolitical, social, and cultural dynamics of the USPACOM region is essential for successfully performing in this role
Preferred
Master's Degree or higher in a related technical discipline is highly desired
Experience working in customer environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Customer's processes and procedures to minimize the learning curve for project/task navigation
Demonstrated effective client management skills to include experience managing across offices and organizations
Relevant Cultural and language competency is highly desired
Benefits
Annual bonuses
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
A variety of benefits
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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