Project Assistant Site Manager at Akima, LLC in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Description:

RiverTech, an Akima Company, we are dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to our customers’ complex engineering and operational challenges. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Summary:

The Assistant Site Manager works closely with the Site Manger to lead a multi-functional team providing the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Services via commercial and military satellite communications ground stations deployed by DoD customers including National Guard and other special DoD customers at the Regional Hub Node (RHN) at Fort Bragg, NC. The Assistant Site Manger is charged with advising and recommending actions to the Site Manager to resolve complex technical issues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Site Manger on RHN Operations.


• Assist in the planning and allocation of resources.


• Guide and mentor senior technicians.


• Organize and evaluate plans of action to present to Site Manager.


• Evaluate procedures and make recommendations for improvement to the Site Manger.


• Work with outside entities when Site Manger is not available.


• Technical guidance given to Senior Technicians and Government Personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum High School Diploma.


• Minimum four (4) years RHN experience.


• Secret Clearance.


• COMPTIA Security+CE certification.


• Experience working in the DoD Environment.


• Good understanding of Network topology of WIN-T systems.


• Good understanding of SATCOM RF and modems.


• Able to multi-task and prioritize with minimum guidance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher education in a technical field or management.


• Experience working in a Regional Hub Node as a technician.


• Strong understanding of Network topology of WIN-T Systems.


• Strong understanding of SATCOM RF and modems.


• Able to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences.


• Strong Microsoft 365 Knowledge.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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