Description
The Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and managing use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) through operational, engineering, and administrative procedures; maintains a database of frequency requests and assignments; performs periodic reviews and updates; resolves frequency interference reports and maintains a database of interference incidents; prepares and forwards properly formatted frequency requests to the appropriate federal, military, and civilian spectrum management agencies for coordination and approval, and maintains contact with them; performs frequency planning, selection, and deconfliction using automated tools spectrum analysis software; performs system field level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices; operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators.
Core Skills
- electromagnetic spectrum management
- frequency assignment and coordination
- interference analysis and resolution
- database management for frequency records
- RF propagation and spectrum usage analysis
- technical report writing and documentation
- coordination with federal, military, and civil agencies
- policy and regulatory compliance awareness
- problem solving in complex RF environments
- planning for communications and EW deconfliction
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) – CWNA
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- NATO Certified Spectrum Manager (for coalition work where applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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