General Dynamics Information Technology · 15 hours ago
Strategic Spectrum Subject Matter Expert(SME)
USA DC Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Strategic Spectrum Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide spectrum expertise and advisement to program managers and technical teams, while contributing to software development roadmaps and operational plans.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to work independently
Research, communicate and apply electromagnetic spectrum industry best-practices to assigned GDIT and Government software development initiatives and missions
Apply spectrum expertise to GDIT program and customer mission and vision advancement
Demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively communicate program goals, objectives and opportunities to senior executives, customers and stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Agile team to appropriately define Epics, Features, User stories and Acceptance criteria
Utilize spectrum domain expertise to devise new and innovative was for Government spectrum users to leverage available spectrum management efficiencies
Develop, advance and communicate the program’s software development strategy using spectrum best practices
Demonstrate the ability to obtain inputs from multiple SMEs to derive operational plans and roadmaps
Write requirements as high-level user stories or epics in GitLab; proposing business solutions to meet requirements
Help developers and testers understand spectrum functionality to be implemented within software solution
Help to test spectrum functionality after developers implement changes
Be the Subject Matter Expert for Spectrum frequency assignment questions
Provide Operational support expertise, as required
Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong listening skills
Write documentation applicable to both a spectrum engineering or software developer audiences
Support the development of architecture mock-ups, flow diagrams, or models, and procedures along with conducting feasibility studies to design possible system solutions
Support the development of training material, PowerPoint presentations, and conduct in-person and virtual training for agencies
Accurately support defining Epics, Features, and User Stories to support customer acceptance criteria
Positively contribute to all agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, etc.)
Contribute to architecture mock-ups, flow diagrams, models and procedures as needed to define GitLab stories
Training material, training scripts, PowerPoint presentations needed for training sessions
Input for the User Training Manual for use by the end user community on how to use the system to input and process certification requests
Others as assigned
Qualification
Required
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Secret clearance required to start
Knowledge of United States and international electromagnetic spectrum policies and management
Knowledge of radio transmitters and receivers, radar, antennas and satellites (radio spectrum)
Recognized subject matter expert in job area (EM Spectrum) typically through advanced education and work experience
10+ years experience with EM spectrum frequencies and how the federal government assigns them
10+ years experience working with system parameters for satellites, radars, antennas, receivers and transmitters
5+ years experience writing technical documentation
Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education, spectrum training, or 15+ years of work experience
Preferred
Knowledge of spectrum-related data exchange format named Standard Spectrum Resource Format (SSRF) a huge plus
Knowledge of GitLab a plus
Knowledge of XML, XSD, XSLT
Benefits
Medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan
Variety of paid time off plans
Vacation
Sick and personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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