Mid-level Spectrum Manager

Employer description

This position is currently contingent upon funding.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Mid Level Spectrum Manager to support the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) – exercises management and control of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) matters for the Department of the Navy (DoN).  As delegated by the operational chain-of-command, NMSC serves as the representative of the DoN in Joint, Allied, National, and International meetings and organizes, coordinates, formulates, and implements policies and procedures to support the DoN’s interest in EMS matters worldwide.  In addition, NMSC provides subject matter expertise in the management and control of EMS for the DoN.  provide the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center with spectrum management support.  

Key Responsibilities:

Procure, assign, and protect radio frequencies incident to the satisfaction of telecommunications requirements in support of the DoN.Responsible for preparation of engineering data for frequency, telecommunications, and other C-E matters for participation in meetings or subcommittees, National and International working groups, conferences and conventions. Analyzes technical data of communication equipment/systems submitted and based on an average level of knowledge of radio equipment and radio propagation, initiates actions at the National or International level, as required, to eliminate conflicts in frequency assignments that arise as a result of the heavily congested radio frequency spectrum. Coordinate with appropriate federal, non-federal, military and other government officials of the United States and foreign countries, to carry out the above actions. Conducts analysis/studies of DoN radio frequency assignments with a view toward adjustment, sharing, or reassignment to ensure spectrum efficiency for authorized Navy use with little to no oversight.  Attends working groups pertaining to frequency allocation/assignment plans, and DoD policies affecting the C-E elements of military services. Evaluates and analyzes Table of Frequency Allocations, channel plans, and planned changes to the Radio Regulations as prepared at National and International Telecommunications Conferences to consider the impact on the DoN communications systems and equipment. Assists as directed in making decisions in negotiations concerning DoD policies and positions in above areas and in the revision of these policies and positions in order to reach the best possible solution for the DoD or DoN. Attends and provides input as directed at meetings with representatives of the U.S. and foreign military services, federal and civil agencies in the resolution of mutual spectrum management issues/concerns associated with the duties outlined above. 
Basic Qualifications:

Associate of Arts (AA) Degree or a graduate of the Interservice Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS) or The Army Spectrum Management Course or Navy’s Fleet Spectrum Manager Course (FSM). Experience may be substitutes in lieu of degree.US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in spectrum management work related to the duties described above.

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Original Posting:October 22, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.