High Frequency (HF) Radio Engineer SME – Active TS/SCI Required

GDIT is seeking a high frequency (HF) radio engineering subject matter expert to support secured HF communication systems for FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs in Bluemont, VA.  The role will be responsible for a wide variety of continuity communications roles.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing HF and communications capabilities.
• Assist in the planning and deployment in the ongoing migration from the Collins Aerospace URG-III to URG-IV HF communication system
• Provide engineering solutions for repairing antenna systems and/or deploying new antenna systems to new locations.
• Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.
• Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
• Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of FEMA strategic communications initiatives.
• Provide presentations to FEMA leadership outlining program initiatives, strategic planning and implementation strategies, and partner agency operations.
• Identify and prioritize key communications requirements relevant to the FEMA’s strategic plan.
• Provided consultation for FEMA leadership in joint agency stakeholder meetings.
• Review and evaluate agency standards, policies, and procedures, and liaise with other agencies for national security, emergency, and exercise planning.

The ideal candidate will meet most the following criteria:

• Expert knowledge in the technical configuration and operation of Collins Aerospace URG-III High Frequency (HF) and URG-IV High Frequency (HF) communication systems.
• Understanding of high power (greater or equal to 1kW) antenna systems, to include USAPLP1001 series Log Periodics, Kratos (ASC) Spiracone Series, TCI 613 Dipoles, USAP 1942 NVIS, and BWDS Folded Dipoles.
• Familiar with remote radio control protocols (RS-232/422 and Ethernet-based HTML interfaces)
• Working knowledge of modernized HF waveforms, including MIL-STD-188-141D (4G ALE) and MIL-STD-188-110D (Wideband HF)
• Experience in HF communication system-level troubleshooting to diagnose issues from RF path issues to software firmware issues.
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.
• Highly knowledgeable in planning and coordinating emergency response activities pertaining to continuity of operations, continuity of government, mission essential functions, and national security programs.
• Clear understanding of the strategic relationship between FEMA/DHS, the Department of Defense, and the Executive Office of the President
• Knowledgeable of Presidential Policy Directives (PPDs), Executive Orders (EO), and other key policy documents relevant to the implementation on continuity communications standards for clients designated in the Presidential line of succession.

Qualifications:

• Available for 20% annual travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.
• Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access sensitive compartmented information.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government’s leadership.
• Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA.
• Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.
• Work location will be Bluemont, VA with limited travel to Washington, D.C. and offices in the DMV area.  Work hours are flexible, but contract staff must meet minimal requirements on a weekly basis.  CONUS travel is at the request of the customer and may not be flexible under some circumstances.