V2X
Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer (SCO&M) - PACCOM
V2X, Hilo, HI, United States
Overview
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDING
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The Sensors & Advanced Solutions division intends to add the Sea Based X-Band (SBX) Radar Mission Integration (SBX-MI) program to our extensive experience of existing Operations and Maintenance/Sustainment (O&M/S) programs that includes:
In performance of this mission, Vertex Sensors & Advanced Solutions division is seeking a Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer (SCO&M). This position will require personnel to live and work for extended shifts/periods onboard the SBX-1 platform within the PCAOM AOR.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDING
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The Sensors & Advanced Solutions division intends to add the Sea Based X-Band (SBX) Radar Mission Integration (SBX-MI) program to our extensive experience of existing Operations and Maintenance/Sustainment (O&M/S) programs that includes:
- The COBRA DANE Radar O&M/S program located at Eareckson Air Station Shemya, Alaska.
- The Hues Air Defense Radar (HADR) Sustainment program that includes two radars located in Taiwan.
- The Mobile Sensors COBRA KING Radar and Communication O&M/S program located onboard the United States Naval Ship Howard O. Lorenzen operating in the PACOM AOR.
- The NATO Hues Air Defense Radar Sustainment program that includes seven radars located in six countries.
In performance of this mission, Vertex Sensors & Advanced Solutions division is seeking a Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer (SCO&M). This position will require personnel to live and work for extended shifts/periods onboard the SBX-1 platform within the PCAOM AOR.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitoring hardware performance and satellite link connectivity
- Performs pro-active monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to or already are causing network degradation or failure. Accomplishes this through use of network management system(s) and associated assets on a continuous (rotating shifts) basis.
- Interfaces with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations. (Network Operations Center)
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
- Supporting on-board and shore-side engineering analysis
- Reporting of failures, degradation of services, and maintenance which impact SBX-1 operational readiness and mission support services
- Provide support for rack drawings and topologies via red-line updates if required because of equipment replacement and/or technology refresh.
- Monitor In-Flight Data Telecommunications (IDT) shelter conditions, perform housekeeping, corrosion monitoring, and assessments to support shore side analysis.
- Provide monitoring, reporting and predetermined troubleshooting for
- BC Communications Node
- GMD Communications Network (GCN)
- IFICS Data Terminal
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience working in an Operational Environment supporting military missions.
- Active SECRET clearance
- Prior experience performing operations and sustainment on AN/USC-69 SATCOM antennas or other similar SATCOM systems.
- Experience providing drawing changes and red-lining drawings for updates.
- Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment and many different organizations.
- Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
- Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results.
- Experience working in a maritime environment.
- Defense Security CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ Certification Requirement.
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired.
- US Navy's A-Schools for Operations Specialists or the equivalent civilian training.
- Experience performing in a deployed remote work environment for extended periods of time.
- Must not be hindered by motion sickness and must pass/maintain Maritime Medical Exam IAW CENTCOM Mod 15 requirements
- Must be able to balance, bend, lift up to 35 pounds, crouch, stretch, and kneel.
- Must be able to climb up to 10 flights of stairs regularly
- Cannot be afraid of confined spaces.
- Cannot be afraid of heights
- $500.00 Signed Commitment Letter Bonus - Following a successful and accelerated selection process for the position that will occur NLT June 2023, we will reserve the position by providing the best qualified applicant a commitment letter and pay that applicant $1K within 45-days. Should the contract not be awarded and/or the selected applicant not be available, there will be no requirement to repay this bonus.
- $5K Contract Award Bonus - As an additional effort of commitment to this pre-award selected applicant, we will pay a contract award bonus of $5K within 45 days of the candidates start date with our company.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.