Spectrum Manager

Job Title

Provide guidance and assistance to program offices on any issues concerning new RF systems entering the USAF inventory or conflicts with existing systems. Ensure RF emitting devices have Frequency Assignments (licenses) to support testing and development of commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS); non-developmental initiatives (NDI) acquisitions; new or significantly modified designs of radiating or receiving devices destined for use by the Department of Defense (DOD) or those included in a foreign military sales contract. Coordinate frequency related issues with government and non-government agencies. Knowledge of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, Spectrum XXI, and EL-CID computer programs is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with AFLCMC and AFRL Program Managers and Project Engineers to identify RF Equipment being used or projected to be used on, or in support of DOD contracts.
• Review, Analyze, and Process frequency authorization proposals to appropriate organizations for coordination. This Includes ensuring data is accurate and meets program testing requirements.
• Evaluates and initiates frequency proposals in standard frequency action format in accordance with MCEB PUB 7 and NTIA Manual.
• Obtain clearances to conduct electronic combat at testing and training sites, and locations in the United States and Canada as outlined in Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3212.02B.
• Provide assistance with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) using a desktop study of emitters to determine if a system or device may be fielded with reasonable expectation of operating in harmony with its deployed environment.
• Perform Spectrum Interference Resolution as required to ensure communications activities are conducted with minimal interference.