Description
Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Officers plan, supervise, manage, and de-conflict the use of the electromagnetic spectrum for all spectrum dependent systems (SDS) in support of the MAGTF, joint, and coalition forces through Electromagnetic spectrum management operations (EMSMO) interrelated functions of: frequency management, host nation coordination, and interference reporting. Through these functions Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Planners support Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) by planning and coordinating MAGTF EMS use and enabling all SDS and capabilities while ensuring compatibility and harmonization of EMSO activities throughout the electromagnetic environment (EME). Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Officers must be thoroughly familiar with and trained in national, international, DoD, Joint and Service level spectrum policy, allocations and frequency assignment procedures; spectrum supportability and certification procedures; spectrum analysis and engineering; effects of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); various waveform employment; coordination of Host Nation Approval (HNA); transmission theory; and determination, mitigation and resolution of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in a denied, degraded, and disrupted EMS operating environment (D3EMSOE). Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Planners develop policy and guidance for effective and efficient spectrum use; provide oversight of Marine Corps use of national level and DoD associated spectrum databases; supervise and manage the coordination, de-confliction and integration of spectrum dependent equipment and systems into the electromagnetic operational environment. Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Officers must be knowledgeable of all DoD/Service and commercial spectrum dependent equipment and systems to include, but not limited to command and control, communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets, aviation platforms, radar and navigation, electronic warfare (EW), munitions and weapons systems, etc.
Core Skills
- electromagnetic spectrum management
- frequency assignment and coordination
- RF propagation and interference analysis
- host nation coordination and regulatory compliance
- joint and coalition communications planning
- electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) planning
- technical writing and policy development
- operations planning and battle staff integration
- requirements analysis and deconfliction
- risk assessment and mitigation
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- data analysis and reporting
- project and program management
- cross-functional team leadership
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cybersecurity Leadership (GCLD)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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