Wideband Watch Officer

Auria is seeking to hire a Wideband Watch Office (WBWO) Signal Analyst in Colorado Springs, CO (Building 3 on Peterson SFB). The Wideband Signals Analyst will be proficient in the duties of the Transmission Controller position at Space Force's Wideband SATCOM Operations Centers (WSOC).

The BWSA provides oversight and monitoring of the Wideband SATCOM Operations and Management System Network (WSOMSNet) and engages Wideband SATCOM Operations Centers (WSOC) to maintain situational awareness of Wideband MILSATCOM's space-based assets and ground control infrastructure status. The contractor in the WBWO will report operational and maintenance issues to the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC). The BWSA utilizes the DOSS, CNPS, WRMS, and GTC3S as the primary tools to perform their oversight and monitoring tasks. The BWSA coordinates through the Senior TS SME and appropriate agencies.

Essential Functions

• Shall provide Wideband Support as it relates to the duties of the Consolidated-Satellite Systems Expert (C-SSE).
• Monitor and maintain Situational Awareness of all activities related to the WSOCs and RSSCs Reviewing proposed satellite command plans and provides troubleshooting assistance to the WSOCs, RSSCs, and SATCOM terminals.
• Be familiar with and follow all Transmission Controller Operating Instructions contained in the Wideband Controllers Guide (WCG).
• Review the Control Change Queue in CNPS; document changes to CNPS plans,
• Verify the performance of transmission links for all assigned satellites by using the WRMS.
• Analyze appropriate 8-Hour Reports to verify transmission and terminal performance and status. Engage with WSOCs to perform adjustments necessary to achieve established operating parameters. Assist any WSOC in identifying, troubleshooting, and eliminating anomalous transmission and payload conditions.
• Provide assistance with development and review of policy and procedural documents.
• Report operational and maintenance issues to CSpOC, as required.
• Perform all required reporting to the appropriate agencies.
• Complete and submit DORs in accordance with the applicable guidance.
• Coordinate enterprise terminal ASIs and emergency outages with appropriate agencies.
• Review relevant DIMS Reports daily.
• Review alarms for the past 24 hours in WRMS daily.
• Complete and submit AARs in accordance with the applicable guidance.
• Maintain situational awareness of WSOMS network using SolarWinds.
• Interface with all SME's and program assets to assist with fault isolation.
• Assist with primary troubleshooting and anomaly resolution for all mission system within the WSOC's Shift work providing 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year coverage support
• Propagate a culture of safety in all aspects of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. 2 years of related experience may be substituted for 1 year of education.
• 5 years' experience working as a military SATCOM controller.
• Security+ or equivalent vendor certification is preferred.
• Experience in the use of IT tools.
• Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Cisco IOS(s), IP routing, EIGRP)
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Support critical operations during standard and non-standard working hours
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security + CE, CySA +, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, CND)
• Experience implementing patches, scanning, remediating findings, auditing
• Working knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity requirements
• Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers
• Ability to travel up to 10% *
• Establish and maintain up-to-date cybersecurity configurations based on DISA STIGs and IAVM Notices

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 (does not include a 10% shift differential)

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.