Satellite Operator Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission are just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise that aims to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core, the core of everything we do. We support our shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in local markets, so community service is embedded in our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we genuinely believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Network Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the real-time management of operational SATCOM networks, mitigating risks and ensuring mission success under time-sensitive conditions. Your role will involve assessing and prioritizing missions and user needs, ensuring the delivery of secure, space-enabled communications capabilities to polar users in support of national objectives. You will provide vital support for telemetry and control, mission planning, and cryptographic planning for the EPS payload.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate and maintain two system types with consistent accuracy.
• Assist and lead troubleshooting efforts for operational systems, collaborating with customers, depot personnel, and CAPS as necessary.
• Recommend procedural and training updates for EPS-R operations.
• Execute mission schedules and provide high-level support to users.
• Conduct cryptologic planning as a COMSEC user and, when necessary, as a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO).
• Monitor payload performance and provide status updates using established procedures to account for outages and system health.
• Support the Director of Operations (DO) with contract documentation deliverables.
• Develop procedures, conduct data analysis, and support both operational and non-operational equipment activities.
• Participate in system engineering assessments for new program requirements.
• Continuously develop within the assigned Functional Area Monitoring (FAM) structure, such as Safety, PMEL, TMDE, Security, Operations, and COMSEC.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Must hold a current IAT Level II Certificate (Security + Preferred)
• Minimum: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE

• Three years' experience in SATCOM Operations/ Maintenance.
• Experience in operations center processes.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Real-time ground systems operations experience for GEO/HEO and LEO spacecraft.
• Prior military experience as a Cryptologic Technician or Electronics Technician, Digital Wideband Systems Maintainer, Command and Control Systems Operator, or Satellite Communications System Operator/ Maintainer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, stretch, kneel, squat.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks or motions for prolonged periods
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds at a time and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina to complete various tasks.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, ascend or descend ladders, and/or traverse scaffolding.
• Must be able to work in personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, fall-protection harness, protective footwear, hard hat, gloves, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is an Onsite position that requires work to be performed onsite at an Aleut location.
• Working indoors in an office environment.
• Working both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and potentially austere environments.
• Potentially exposed to electrical or mechanical hazards, elevated work areas, and confined spaces.
• Potential exposure to electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMFR).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening.
• Must be able to pass random drug screenings.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.
• Must be able to be cleared for base or site access.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be available for a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

We will accept applications for this position until the role is filled.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!

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