Communications Analyst (Partial Remote)

Job Summary:

RiverTech is looking for a Communications Analyst to work at Scott AFB, IL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides satellite communications support to the Program Manager responsible for commercial satellite services.

• Provides systems engineering and technical support for aircraft and group support communications and information programs.

• Evaluates and recommends technical approaches, conducts requirements analysis, prepares draft specifications, analyzes software and hardware supportability/maintainability and defines operational and mission requirements.

• Assists in drafting and reviewing Air Force SATCOM system and terminal requirements.

• Independent problem solving with a variety of system engineering abilities, including knowledge and experience in requirements development, verification and testing.

• Work effectively with customers and program stakeholders and have robust written and verbal communication skills.

• Maintain strong programmatic and technical relationships with other military service SATCOM stakeholders.

• Conduct and participate in IPTs and working groups that address the integration and certification of AF SATCOM terminals.

• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be able to quickly adapt to emerging requirements and changing priorities.

• Advises on management and business element planning and implementation.

• Conducts complex analyses to include project/program management, business analysis, financial analysis, logistics, systems functional analysis, quality management, organizational planning, scheduling, and other business, organizational, or program management disciplines.

• Resolves important business questions through the use of advanced techniques and the extension or modification of standard practices.

• Creates process change by integrating new processes with existing ones and communicating these changes to impacted business systems teams.

• Recommends and facilitates quality improvement efforts.

• Conducts research and prepares management, organizational and business analyses and forecasts.

• Collects and analyzes performance data.

• Conducts special studies and evaluations.

• Researches, analyzes problems and determines element(s) requirements.

• Assists in creating and reviewing acquisition documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant DoD work experience.

• Experience with wideband Satellite communication.

• Bachelors Degree. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED with an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.

• Understanding of fundamentals of satellite communications and types of satellites (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit).

• Understanding of forward/return link information rates, tail blockage, satellite interference regulations, high throughput satellite frequency reuse schemes, keyhole effect and solar conjunctions.

• Knowledge of radio frequency bands including L, Ku, K, Ka and Q and V bands.

• Knowledge of SATCOM network equipment including antennas, antenna controllers, RF conversion, modems, end-to-end IP networks using VLANs, VRF, VPNs, and NSA HAIPE devices.

• Knowledge/awareness of mobile and satellite communication radio access network protocols.

• Knowledge of U.S. Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) and Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) operations.

• Ability to draft test plans; conduct testing, interpret, document and present results to engineering peers, leadership and the Government customer.

• Understanding of fundamentals of networks and network equipment.

• Ability to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Active TOP SECRET security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience at Air Mobility Command or equivalent organization.