SATCOM Planner

Job Title: SATCOM PlannerLocation: Norfolk, VAClearance: SECRETProgram: US Fleet Forces Command (USFF)Company/ Program Description:Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:This role will be supporting the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Headquarters (HQ) at USFF Norfolk, Virginia at a Government facility/site. As a member of their USFF Communications and Information Systems Division (N6) Support Team, you will significantly contribute to Navy Fleet Readiness and Homeland Security.Job Responsibilities:Provide Satellite Communications planning support to assist the government with C5I fleet operations.Draft, review, and submit Satellite and Gateway Access Requests on behalf of CTF-80 requirements and to support Fleet operations.Review and update CTF-80 communications plans in support of standing or emergent communications requirements.Provide SATCOM operational planning support and input to cross organization working groups, functional teams, and/or with external organizations to develop and increase DoD and commercial SATCOM systems and capabilities.Identify, track, and analyze service advisories, outages, casualty reports, and other related correspondence for SATCOM equipped units and provide communications impact statements as required.Identify, track, and analyze shore SATCOM facility casualties and/or maintenance requirements and provide communications impact statements.Participate in the planning and oversight of planned satellite and ground terminal outages with impact to Fleet Operations.Develop mitigation plans that support assured C2 operations.Coordinate with the Navy’s SDB Manager for current SATCOM requirements that support day-to-day SATCOM planning.Job Requirements:10 years of communications planning related experience with at least 8 years of SATCOM planning related experience, years of related experience of progressively increasing responsibilities related to the task elements in this labor category.In-depth knowledge and experience of the online primary SATCOM planning application the Joint Integrated SATCOM Toolkit.In-depth knowledge and experience of military Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations planning.Experience in the following specific systems planning for complex spectrum requirements in support of Satellite Communications to include fielded afloat communications systems within the Fleet including but not limited to:The Navy Multi Band terminal Family of systems (AN/WSC9), the Commercial Broad Satellite Program family of systems (AN/USC69s) and legacy AN/WSC 6 family of systems.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering. In lieu of formal education additional 4 years of experience is required.Security Clearance:Must have an active secret clearance.Travel Requirements:Must possess and maintain a valid passport for possible foreign travel in support of this labor category.

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