The Lead Deployable Satellite and Expeditionary Communications Planner and Architect provides comprehensive management of all aspects of Satellite Communication deployment from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance and first line supervision of a team of Deployable Satellite and Expeditionary Communications Operators / Administrators. **Responsibilities** + Provide the knowledge and expertise in Satellite Communications and Network Systems. + Provides consulting and recommendations to managers, supervisors, and the workforce on the implementation of worldwide deployment of satellite communication nodes in support of operations, exercises, and future mission requirements. + Designs and implements communication architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provides for present and future cross functional requirements and interfaces. + Analyze user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop Tactical and Expeditionary Communications system requirements specifications. + Engineer and design Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency tactical communications systems from unclassified up to SCI. + Installs and troubleshoots remote sites by themselves with demanding customers in austere locations. + Manages a team of up to seven employees across geographically separate areas. + Leads teams of operators responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining. tactical communications systems. + Participate in government and program leadership meetings. + Assist with PM directed initiatives and meet assigned project deadlines. **Qualifications** + Current Top-Secret w/ SCI Clearance (as reported in DISS). + Current DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as CompTIA Security+ or greater **or associate’s degree** in comparable field of study with 6 Years’ experience in a related field; **or bachelor’s degree** in comparable field of study with 4 years’ experience in a related field; **or** master’s degree in comparable field of study with 2 Years’ experience in a related field. + Able to obtain and maintain forklift license and be proficient in forklift operations and maintenance. + Experience with operation and installation of deployable satellite communications systems. + Must have and maintain a valid U.S passport for international travel. + Capable of deploying and travelling within a 72 hours’ notice period. + Experience with military exercise planning. + Ability to frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move and position computer/network equipment weighing up to 100 lbs with a two-person lift. + Minimum five (5) years of systems administration with privileged user accounts. + Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience. **Desired Qualifications:** + Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific area of operations. + Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft PowerShell in a variety of applications. + Ability to complete difficult and complex assignments independently. + Detail-oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks. + Outstanding problem-solving skills and customer service skills. **Travels:** + Amount: 25%-75%. + Straight Time OT available. + Travel both CONUS and OCONUS. **Job ID** 2025-18338 **Work Type** On-Site **Pay Range** $96,000 - $145,000 yearly **Benefits** Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. **As an ASE employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).