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# Sr. Wireless Communication Systems Analyst

- **Company:** Systems, Inc
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Management, Interoperability, PRINCE2, Satcom, SC Clearance, Doctrine (orm)
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18782436/Sr-Wireless-Communication-Systems-Analyst-Virginia-Norfolk

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or Higher Secondary Education in Science or Engineering (Electronic/System/Engineering Telecommunication) or related technical discipline.
 * 7+ years of post-education related experience within the last 15 years (participation and/or advice) in projects on design and/or implementation of Communications and Information Services.
 * Professional certification or professional accreditation in Engineering (e.g. The Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)/INCOSE or similar/equivalent).
 * 5+ years of experience within the last 10 years in leading specialist CIS staff and working groups (at least 3 people).
 * Professional certification or professional accreditation in Program Management (e.g. PRINCE2/PMI-PMP or equivalent).
 * 3+ years of Project management experience within the last 10 years.
 * 3+ years of experience, within the last 10 years, working in an Industry/International or Governmental organization or military command in the area of Air/Ground/Maritime/CIS or equivalent.
 * Demonstrable experience working with radio frequency technologies and associated systems (essential: VLF/HF; desired: 5G, VHF/UHF/SHF).
 * Able to report to NATO HQ SACT in Norfolk, VA up to full-time, based upon client needs.
 * National Secret clearance from an Allied member nation/NATO Secret clearance.

## Description

The candidate will support existing Communication and Information Services (CIS) tasking, providing project and program management skillsets for Capability Packages that will augment and assure the delivery of NATO CIS in the wireless communication domain. This includes aspects of CIS wireless technology (SATCOM and other Beyond Line of Sight Systems) and associated program/project management.

Coordinate and support the development of NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS) capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational requirements, and the NATO Defence Planning Process (NDPP). Lead and contribute to the identification, elicitation, validation, and decomposition of capability requirements across all aspects of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI). Develop resource proposals, capability architectures, enterprise architectures, and service definitions to support capability development and implementation. Contribute to the development and refinement of policies, directives, processes, and technical requirements while supporting the implementation of approved NATO military visions and concepts. Coordinate analyses of alternatives (AoA), assess potential solutions, and recommend courses of action to address capability gaps and implementation challenges.

Lead the development and execution of capability programmes and plans, ensuring successful delivery of programme outcomes through continuous assessment of cost, scope, schedule, risk, and performance throughout the capability life cycle. Provide programme and project management expertise in support of Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Programme of Work (POW) activities encompassing CIS, Cyber, Communities of Interest (COI) Enabling Services, Information Management, infrastructure, and related services. Coordinate and synchronize DOTMLPFI development and implementation activities with subject matter experts, operational users, host nations, and relevant NATO authorities. Plan and lead capability acceptance activities in collaboration with Joint Force Directorate branches and key stakeholders. Support the development of Mid-Term Plans (MTP), NATO Defence Planning Process activities, and the integration of national solutions into NATO capability frameworks. Sponsor and coordinate research
and development, experimentation, and capability-related initiatives to advance technical solutions and capability architectures.

Facilitate collaboration and coordination among NATO organizations, member nations, partners, industry, academia, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations through established engagement mechanisms, including the Framework for Cooperative Interaction (FFCI). Represent CIS capability development interests in Integrated Coordination Groups, Capability Management Functions, Integrated Project Steering Groups, and other NATO Headquarters coordination forums. Work closely with CIS Operating, Service Provisioning, and Implementation Authorities to ensure consistency in capability planning, development, and delivery. Support the coordination and implementation of Consultation, Command and Control (C3) policies and directives within ACT and across relevant NATO organizations. Provide direct programme management, technical, and advisory support to the CIS Branch Head, participate in meetings and conferences within and outside NATO as required, and undertake additional
responsibilities in accordance with programme objectives and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) direction.