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Chartis Federal

Spectrum Manager

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 ... Conduct review and analysis of Federal Special Temporary Authority (STA) requests received from ...

Chartis Federal

Spectrum Manager

Ashburn, VA

As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 ... Conduct review and analysis of Federal Special Temporary Authority (STA) requests received from ...

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Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Powder Springs, GA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer). CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the ...

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Senior Accountant

Jamesburg, NJ · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

... Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer). CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the ...

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Safety Coordinator

Powder Springs, GA · On-site

$60K - $63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Chester, PA · On-site

$55K - $63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer). CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the ...

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Data Entry Operator

Denville, NJ · Remote

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

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Warehouse Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

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Assistant Dispatcher

North Bergen, NJ · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

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Manufacturing Engineer

West Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... Temp, Retained Search, Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Pay-Rolling (Payroll Transfer). CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Spectrum is committed to working with the top candidates and contractors in the ...

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Electronic Technician

Middlesex, NJ · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

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QC Inspector

West Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

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Franklin, IN · On-site

Vergence is growing Federal Government contractor providing mission critical services to government ... Required Experience: - Minimum 5yrs experience of Spectrum Management. - Demonstrated experience ...

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Cellular/Radio Frequency Engineer

Franklin, IN · On-site

Vergence is growing Federal Government contractor providing mission critical services to government ... Required Experience: - Minimum 5yrs experience of Spectrum Management. - Demonstrated experience ...

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Infographic showing various Temporary Spectrum Contractor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,238 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Spectrum Manager

Chartis Federal

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Chartis Federal
Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.
Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected-on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Spectrum Manager with a strong background in tactical communication spectrum management. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engineer, design, and execute spectrum management activities for tactical communications systems, demonstrating proficiency in overseeing the entire lifecycle of medium-to-large systems. The Spectrum Manager should possess specialized knowledge and experience in spectrum management within the law enforcement environment, with a proven track record of generating, tracking, and reporting spectrum allocation effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Provide spectrum management support and processing for all CBP component communications, surveillance, and tracking requirements.
  • Conduct daily review and processing of NTIA Spectrum Agendas to protect CBP records and allocation from possible interference or unauthorized use from outside agencies.
  • Create, monitor, and track proposals to renew frequency assignments that are due for 5-year review in the calendar year.
  • Participate in the work associated with providing spectrum for the Project Entrance and Evaluation Process (PEEP) and CBP's Tactical Communication service request process and Top Ten List.
  • Participate in the Spectrum Record Consolidation requiring a compilation of state-by-state spectrum records, verifying use, equipment and grid location. Gather information to request the combination of records in the NTIA Database.
  • Participate in and work issues associated with the analysis and impact of FCC spectrum auctions, international treaties, and spectrum band management on CBP spectrum dependent wireless systems.
  • Participate in and work issues associated with DHS Joint Wireless Program Management Office (JWPMO) wireless program efforts. This includes frequency planning, coordination, reuse, National level processing, and documentation, interference analysis, and intermodulation studies.
  • Utilize radio propagation and analysis tools and databases currently used by CBP Spectrum Management. These include Annex I, GMF, El Cid, Spectrum XXI, IMP Calc, ICS Map Server, and HTZ Warfare.
  • Participate in and work issues associated with NTIA's Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), its Subcommittees, and related ad hoc groups.
  • Conduct review and analysis of Federal Special Temporary Authority (STA) requests received from other Federal Departments.
  • Participate in and work issues associated with CBP participation in Presidential, Congressional, and Federal Departmental Spectrum initiatives.
  • Participate in and work issues associated with interoperability initiatives with federal, state, and local law enforcement and emergency response activities.
  • Performs intermodulation studies, propagation analysis and studies, spectrum mining and licensing, regulatory activities (provide input into standards bodies committees), spectrum analysis, develop coverage plots, perform interference analysis and resolution assistance, international regulation coordination for sites along the border.
  • CBP Liaison to DHS Spectrum Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee.
  • Review and prepare equipment certification in the Electronic Location Certification Information Database (EL-CID) to include maintaining an active part in the Spectrum Planning Subcommittee (SPS) to evaluate if new potential equipment is properly allocated for CBP use.

Requirements
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance or DHS Tier 5 background investigation.
  • At least 12 years of spectrum management experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of RF principles, propagation, interference analysis, frequency allocation, and mitigation.
  • Knowledge of FCC, NTIA, ITU-R, and other applicable spectrum regulations and policies.
  • Experience developing frequency plans, spectrum allocation strategies, and utilization forecasts.
  • Strong understanding of radio communications systems across multiple frequency bands.
  • Experience with spectrum management and analysis tools, including Annex I, GMF, EL-CID, Spectrum XXI, IMP Calc, ICS Map Server, SpectrumE, and HTZ Warfare.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, coordinate, and resolve RF interference issues.
  • Experience preparing spectrum studies, technical reports, regulatory documentation, and frequency assignment or licensing submissions.

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.
Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.
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$120,000 - $170,000 per year

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