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We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients - including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies - rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.\nBryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.\n BryceTech is seeking a Spectrum Engineering Manager to lead a team providing spectrum management, frequency coordination, spectrum authorization, and RF engineering support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). The Spectrum Engineering Manager will oversee technical execution across SDA's space and ground systems, including satellite communications and transport capabilities, while serving as a senior technical advisor to government and program leadership.\nThe Spectrum Engineering Manager will lead the preparation and coordination of spectrum certification and authorization packages, frequency plans, ITU coordination activities, interference and compatibility analyses, and other spectrum engineering products. The Manager will work closely with SDA, DoD spectrum management organizations, SETA and FFRDC partners, industry, and other government stakeholders to resolve complex spectrum issues and ensure timely authorization of spectrum-dependent systems.\nThis position requires a strong understanding of DoD and federal spectrum management processes and the ability to lead technical teams through complex interagency and regulatory approval processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience with DD Form 1494, EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone, NTIA regulations, ITU requirements, and spectrum coordination for space, SATCOM, or other advanced RF systems.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and manage a team of spectrum engineers supporting SDA spectrum management, certification, authorization, and coordination activities\nProvide technical leadership and subject matter expertise on spectrum management and RF engineering issues affecting SDA space and ground systems\nOversee preparation, review, and coordination of DD Form 1494 spectrum support requests and associated certification documentation\nEnsure spectrum authorization activities are properly planned, tracked, coordinated, and completed within program schedules\nLead development and coordination of frequency plans in accordance with the NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (Redbook) and applicable ITU regulations\nOversee development and submission of Advanced Publication Information (API) packages supporting ITU coordination, notification, and protection of space and terrestrial systems\nLead RF interference, electromagnetic compatibility, and spectrum compatibility analyses for existing and planned systems\nReview technical analyses and recommendations developed by spectrum engineers and provide guidance on complex or disputed spectrum issues\nUse and oversee application of DoD and federal spectrum management tools, including EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone, and other applicable systems\nCoordinate with incumbent spectrum users and stakeholder organizations to resolve interference concerns and develop appropriate mitigation procedures\nApply DoD-specific spectrum management requirements and NTIA Redbook footnotes, including requirements applicable to Link-16 and other DoD communication systems\nLead coordination with spectrum management organizations, committees, and working groups, including the NASA-DoD-DoC (NDD) coordination group and NTIA Spectrum Planning Subcommittee (SPS)\nCoordinate spectrum certification activities with organizations such as the Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO), Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC), and Space Systems Command Spectrum Management Office (SSC SMO)\nEstablish team priorities, assign technical work, monitor workload, and ensure quality and timely delivery of spectrum engineering products\nMentor and develop spectrum engineering personnel and provide technical guidance on complex spectrum management problems\nIdentify risks, dependencies, and potential delays associated with spectrum authorization activities and develop mitigation strategies\nAdvise SDA program leadership on spectrum requirements, regulatory constraints, authorization timelines, interference risks, and potential impacts to system architectures\nSupport acquisition and deployment of SDA transport and communications satellites and associated ground systems by identifying and resolving spectrum-related technical issues\nAnalyze spectrum requirements within the context of space vehicle, constellation, ground terminal, and communications architectures\nCoordinate with government, SETA, FFRDC, contractor, industry, and other external stakeholders to achieve program objectives\nDevelop and deliver technical analyses, reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior government and program leadership\nRepresent the spectrum engineering team in technical interchange meetings, program reviews, working groups, and other stakeholder engagements\nEstablish and maintain processes, standards, and best practices for spectrum engineering and authorization activities\nProvide additional spectrum management, RF engineering, and technical leadership support as assigned\n Required Qualifications\nActive Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI)\nBachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience\nSignificant professional experience in spectrum management, RF engineering, and the spectrum authorization process\nDemonstrated experience leading or managing technical teams supporting spectrum engineering or spectrum management activities\nExtensive experience preparing, submitting, reviewing, and coordinating DD Form 1494 spectrum support requests\nExperience with DoD or federal spectrum management processes, organizations, and authorization requirements\nExperience using DoD or federal spectrum management tools such as EL-CID, E2ESS, Stepstone, or comparable systems\nStrong working knowledge of RF systems and spectrum-dependent communications systems\nExperience developing or reviewing frequency plans and spectrum certification documentation\nExperience coordinating with government spectrum management organizations and other technical stakeholders\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical activities involving multiple government, contractor, industry, and external stakeholders\nStrong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior government and program leadership\nAbility to effectively manage competing priorities, technical risks, and program schedules\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline\nExperience supporting space-based communications, satellite communications, transport-layer systems, or associated ground systems\nExperience developing and submitting ITU Advanced Publication Information (API)\nExtensive knowledge of the NTIA Redbook and applicable ITU regulations\nExperience conducting RF interference analysis, spectrum compatibility assessments, or electromagnetic compatibility analysis\nFamiliarity with DoD-specific NTIA Redbook footnotes and spectrum requirements associated with Link-16 and other DoD communication systems\nExperience working with AFSMO, NMSC, SSC SMO, or comparable spectrum 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