Posted 9 days ago
Spectrum Management Professional
Piper Companies - Annapolis, MD
Zachary Piper is seeking an We are seeking a Spectrum Management Professional to provide direct support to our Government customer The Air Force Spectrum Management Office on site at Ft Meade in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Spectrum Manager under limited supervision, uses the required planning, research, analysis, evaluation, documentation, and report presentation skills to resolve complex operational or predictive problems involving communications systems or the spectrum management of CE systems.

What you will do:

  • Creates and/or reviews frequency assignment proposals to determine whether these proposals, if approved, would result in technical conflicts with existing frequency assignments. Verify technical equipment specifications to ensure the data provided in spectrum applications are correct.
  • Creates and/or reviews frequency assignment proposals for compliance with applicable policy, regulations, and procedures, and recommend corrective action when necessary: understand and use the National Table of Frequency Allocations, various assignment plans, restrictions, rules and procedures for authorizing frequency assignments.
  • Evaluates and initiates frequency proposals in standard frequency action format in accordance with MCEB PUB 7. Performs interference analysis, frequency nomination and processing using Spectrum XXI and the Government Master File (GMF). Knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management is required.
  • Provides spectrum management input to customers for obtaining foreign spectrum supportability of the equipment as required by acquisition law through the Host Nation Coordination procedures.
  • Analyzes the key components of a problem related to the use of complex developmental or advanced systems and determines an approach to resolve the problem.
  • Researches current and historical written sources in order to apply specific data and/or theory.
  • Utilizes data resources and automated analysis techniques to resolve problems for which there may be no precedent.
  • Develops a resolution for general review and acceptance by requesting parties.
  • Actively participates in the training and development of less experienced project staff.
  • Provides comprehensive representation and/or technical support at off-site project locations, including the formulation of the client's requirements for analysis and spectrum management.
  • Identifies opportunities for new program initiatives and follow-on tasking for current projects.
  • Performs other technical duties, as required.

What we are looking for:

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • A Secret security clearance is required before employment.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working at a federal department level spectrum office directly processing spectrum assignment actions to the NTIA's Frequency Assignment Branch (FAB) for consideration.
  • Shall be a graduate of a spectrum management course such as, the Army's Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager SLC, Interservice Radio Frequency Management School, or Spectrum Operations Apprentice Course or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Continued update of skills in state-of-the-art communications technology.


Bonus points for:

  • Five (5) combined years of experience directly related to the field of radio frequency spectrum management, ability to work in a dynamic environment, professional demeanor, and excellent organizational and time management skills.

Physical Requirements

  • May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.