Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Job Description

Join LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, as a Senior Telecommunication Engineer filling Implementation/Engineering a leadership role for our Federal Aviation Administration customer. The applicant will have experience with developing and managing communications plans, products, and programs for internal and external stakeholders. Implementation Lead will provide technical and program office support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Responsibilities:

• Provide transition and implementation planning, coordination and tracking support to the program office and technical operations.
• Support activities include coordination and communication of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) activities.
• Provide coordination and communications support across multiple organizations including the Program Office(s) (PO), Engineering Services, and vendor(s) for site surveys, site engineering, site preparation, vendor installation, Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) access installation, Site Acceptance (SIA), Service Acceptance (SA), service cutovers, and service disconnects.
• Support strategic planning activities including transition of legacy FAA Owned systems and services.
• Provide support for Service Flow diagram and Automated Line Frequency (ALF) to support transition.
• Hosting project calls, touchpoints, solution reviews, user story demos, etc.
• Establish and manage communication processes and procedures for internal and external communications.
• Plans and executes outreach campaigns to enhance understanding of FAA initiatives, programs, policy, activities, and interactions with both internal and external stakeholders. Includes special events, workshops, and seminars.
• Prepares talking points, written remarks, statements, briefings, presentations, and other forms of written communications for use by FAA leadership in support of cybersecurity engagements, activities, and events.
• Responsible for execution, management and tracking of Implementation activities while minimizing operational impact to the FAA with a strong understanding of FAA operational procedures.
• Participating in site surveys and managing installation activities to meet schedule milestones.
• Make recommendations to FAA leadership on communication activities designed to address communications-related issues. Analyzes information and communication needs of internal and external customers and provides advice to achieve successful program information and communication goals.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the communications strategies being used and advises FAA leadership on recommended actions to address issues and enhance effectiveness of communications/outreach programs.
• Quickly understanding current business processes, then determining and implementing process improvements that align with system development.
• Understanding the system architecture to provide the best solution(s) for complex challenges.
• Documenting lessons learned.
• Capturing and calculating business benefits, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Maintaining certain source documentation such as mapping documents and complex spreadsheets.
• Review customer premise equipment (CPE), telecom access, and routing designs and services solutions.
• Evaluate system interfaces and accuracy of designs to satisfy service requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Engineering, Math, or Science) are required. (Years of job related experience may be used a waiver for degree).
• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Master's Degree or MBA in a related field may be substituted for a bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience.
• Ph.D. in a related field may be substituted for a bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess or meet eligibility requirements for gaining a security clearance. US citizenship is required.
• 15 Years relevant work experience managing communication channels for multiple technical teams and demonstrated experience organizing and leading complex engagements requiring discipline, organizational skill, and capability to communicate effectively.
• Effective communicator in both written and verbal forms with ability to influence external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop communication products and materials using traditional software applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to apply sound business principles within a complex IT stakeholder environment.
• Ability to establish relationships with customers, vendors, and technology providers, engage teams and clients, and build rapport in person and virtually.
• High proficiency levels on MS Excel/ PowerPoint/ Word.
• Stakeholder management experience at multiple levels, supporting effective collaboration.
• Ability to create concise, clear, and compelling briefing materials and polished deliverables within tight timelines.
• Experience working with Federal Government clients, especially the FAA, is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience working with multiple National Airspace System (NAS) programs is highly desirable.

Work Requirements:

• Work location: Los Angeles FSDO - Onsite.
• Work Hours: M-F, full time, Eastern Standard Time.
• Travel: <10%.
• Background check: FAA Suitability and Background Check.

About LS Technologies

At LS Technologies, we're enhancing our nation's critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization, we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees' needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners.

EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requesting An Accommodation

LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Compensation (Pay Bands)

Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time, 40-hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represent the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and are just one component of the LST's total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.

Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.