Job Description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.


At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis Professional Services (Dexis) is seeking an RF Program Manager for an opportunity within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), supporting the Countermeasures & Risk Technology Services (CRTS) Support contract. The purpose of this contract is to provide specialized technical expertise in support of global RF countermeasures systems that protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical surveillance threats, compromising emanations, and other technical security vulnerabilities.

This full-time position is located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is required to be on-site full time.

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The position is contingent upon contract award.

This position is not telework eligible.

25-50% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination. Required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities. OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• The RF Program Manager serves as the Team Lead for the RF Countermeasures section, overseeing and directing a team responsible for the installation and lifecycle maintenance of RF systems at Department of State facilities.
• The team builds and configures RF systems and test equipment to ensure functionality and manages hardware and software configuration changes to ensure interoperability of highly technical equipment.
• The RF Program Manager provides technical support for all phases of RF systems—including pre-installation, installation, and post-installation—and coordinates all reporting, including pre- and post-trip reports and Engineering Security Services Reports (ESSRs), with a primary focus on RF emanations.
• The RF Program Manager is responsible for evaluating new technologies, documenting capabilities, highlighting possible limitations, and making appropriate recommendations.
• The engineer trains Department of State personnel on the identification, analysis, and recognition of signals of interest, conducts research on emergent technologies, generates RF environment baselines, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing.
• Additional duties include assisting in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies, gathering information on new technologies and associated research, identifying previously unrecognized emanations, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition.
• The RF Program Manager works with other Department of State organizations to determine and understand vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, cellular (3G, 4G, 5G), IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies.
• The engineer coordinates travel, country clearances, and other travel documents, assists in identifying and developing equipment upgrades and platform replacements, performs surveys for new installations at existing facilities, and develops and administers user training for multiple existing and new systems.
• The RF Program Manager is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.
• Oversees and directs a team responsible for RF system installation and maintenance.
• Trains and mentors Department of State personnel and team members.
• Acts as project manager for assigned RF countermeasures projects.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar field, or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.
• TEMPEST Level II certification is recommended.
• Knowledge of mobile RF hardware and software capabilities.
• Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.
• Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies.
• Prior experience as a project manager with supervisory responsibility is desired.
• Prior experience working with budgetary operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, and AutoCAD is highly desired.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
• Ability to demonstrate a good attitude and work as a leader and as a member of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task efficiently, and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

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