Army MOS · Communications
25E Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Overview
An Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager plans, coordinates, and manages spectrum use, maintains frequency request and assignment records, and resolves reported interference. This manager selects and deconflicts frequencies with spectrum analysis software, coordinates requests with government and civilian agencies, and maintains authorized signal equipment, vehicles, and power generators.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, Top Secret to maintain
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Network Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA A+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA CloudNetX
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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