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Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager (MDA)


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MDR is looking for an amazingly skilled and motivated Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Spectrum Management Office (SMO) within the Office of the Chief this role you will focus on advancing mission-critical initiatives through comprehensive spectrum lifecycle management-including system certification frequency authorization interference resolution and global deployment coordination.

What Youll Be Doing:

  • Ensure consistent thorough and integrated management execution and products of Flight Technical Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
  • Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions
  • Provide expert review of evidence related to technical and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
  • Provide support to elements for risk development.
  • Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.

What Required Skills Youll Bring:

  • Bachelors Degree in STEM
  • 7 years of 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint Excel Word) and Teams

What Desired Skills Youll Bring:

  • 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

Position Requirements

  • Clearance Required
    • Secret
  • Position Level
  • FT/PT
    • Full Time
  • Years Related Work Experience
    • 7
  • Education Level Required
    • 4-yr.

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website please contact us by email () or by phone by calling . When contacting us please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.


Required Experience:

Manager