Spectrum Management Specialist
About this role
Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support our Huntsville, AL location.
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PeopleTec is looking for a skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief Engineer. This role focuses on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management—including system certification, frequency authorization, interference resolution, and global deployment coordination.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide direct operational and administrative support to the MDA SMO (CED) under the Specialty Engineering Director.
- Manage and maintain the Frequency Authorization tracker for all MDA missions, ensuring absolute data accuracy and consistency.
- Develop, author, and submit System Certifications (DD1494) utilizing STEPSTONE and EL-CID programs.
- Develop, coordinate, and submit frequency authorization requests utilizing Spectrum XXI (SXXI) for developmental, fielded, and new systems.
- Develop, update, and maintain critical reports and databases to support operational and engineering activities.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues between developmental and deployed systems.
- Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency.
- Develop, update, compile, and submit Host Nation Coordination (HNC) packets and Site Surveys for globally deploying systems.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Active Secret Clearance
- Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and electromagnetic principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Teams.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
Desired Skills:
- Graduate of a military spectrum management school
- 4+ years of experience within federal/DoW spectrum management
- Ability to obtain / Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
- Experience with Spectrum XXI (SXXI)
- Knowledge of the NTIA Manual (Redbook)
- Experience with the GEMSIS suite (Stepstone, Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online [HNSWD-O], Joint Spectrum Data Repository [JSDR], Integrated Spectrum Desktop)
- Knowledge of electromagnetic propagation modeling, wave behavior, and signal attenuation
- Experience with Mat-lab or other programming languages
- Knowledge of the Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIR-O) portal
- Experience with NTIA EL-CID
- Knowledge of standard engineering practices
- Experience with automation tools or programming/scripting languages to aid in data analysis
Overview
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
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EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
Company at a glance
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business providing engineering, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, emerging technologies, and mission operations support to the Department of Defense and Civilian Federal sectors. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama’s Cummings Research Park, we deliver mission-focused technical solutions that strengthen national defense and support the warfighter.
Founded in April 2005, PeopleTec brings together more than 700 employee-owners across the United States to solve complex, high-impact challenges for defense and federal customers, including the Missile Defense Agency, Space and Missile Defense Command, National Guard Bureau, and multiple U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy commands and Program Executive Offices.
Our core capabilities include emerging technologies, systems engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, modeling and simulation, training solutions, cybersecurity, and mission operations and program support. We specialize in integrating advanced engineering and digital solutions to improve decision-making, enhance readiness, and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
At our core, we are driven by a people-first philosophy. Our tagline, “People First. Technology Always.” reflects our commitment to employee-owners, innovation, and customer success. By investing in talent and fostering a culture of ownership, we deliver technical excellence that directly supports the warfighter.
Top Benefits
- Continuing-education opportunities
- Robust training programs
- People First benefits package
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