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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Provides network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support to Project Manager - Tactical Radios (PM-TR) and is responsible for independently designing, modifying, and installing portions of the network infrastructure. Performs fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, over the shoulder training, exercise and test support and maintenance. Performs vehicle validation tests during the fielding… Show more Provides network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support to Project Manager - Tactical Radios (PM-TR) and is responsible for independently designing, modifying, and installing portions of the network infrastructure. Performs fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, over the shoulder training, exercise and test support and maintenance. Performs vehicle validation tests during the fielding phase which may include the use of network, spectrum, and other testing devices, following schematics wiring diagrams, tracing, and repairing cables, and leveraging their experience of C5ISR equipment, ensuring the platform meets 10/20 standards. Hands-on or educational experience in one or more of the following core technical areas: electronics, network support (hardware/software), computers (hardware or software), tactical radios, satellite networks, data encryption, web-based apps, encryption devices, COMSEC, or Platforms. Assists in conducting tests and evaluations of electronic instrumentation by laboratory and field tests for use in solving existing problems. Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States

Supervises, plans, and integrates the installation, employment, and maintenance of signal support systems, automated telecommunications systems, satellite radio communications systems, and communications networks, using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Developed staff information services policy and procedures. Established Brigade signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Planned and conducted Brigade and Battalion Signal support operations and user-owned and… Show more Supervises, plans, and integrates the installation, employment, and maintenance of signal support systems, automated telecommunications systems, satellite radio communications systems, and communications networks, using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Developed staff information services policy and procedures. Established Brigade signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Planned and conducted Brigade and Battalion Signal support operations and user-owned and operated Signal equipment training. Provided technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinated signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters. Performed signal staff functions and develops signal policies and battlefield integration plans in support of Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal operations. Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States

Integrated and employed information-related capabilities (IRC) in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own. Supports the commander’s ability to conduct Decisive Action through the synchronization of information-related capabilities. Synchronize, coordinate, and deconflict the use of all information-related capabilities available to them in order to affect the information… Show more Integrated and employed information-related capabilities (IRC) in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own. Supports the commander’s ability to conduct Decisive Action through the synchronization of information-related capabilities. Synchronize, coordinate, and deconflict the use of all information-related capabilities available to them in order to affect the information environment to operational advantage and request the support of external information-related capabilities and units. Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States

Supervises, plans, and integrates the installation, employment, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Develops Staff information services policy and procedures. Establishes unit Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated Signal equipment training. Provides technical advice and assistance to commanders and… Show more Supervises, plans, and integrates the installation, employment, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Develops Staff information services policy and procedures. Establishes unit Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated Signal equipment training. Provides technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters. Performs Signal staff functions and develops Signal policies and battlefield integration plans in support of Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal operations. Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States

Supervises, plans, and executes the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems and network integration using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Develops and implements unit level Signal maintenance programs. Directs unit Signal training and provides technical advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information services policies and procedures for supported organizations. Coordinates external Signal support mission requirements… Show more Supervises, plans, and executes the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems and network integration using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Develops and implements unit level Signal maintenance programs. Directs unit Signal training and provides technical advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information services policies and procedures for supported organizations. Coordinates external Signal support mission requirements. Prepares and implements Signal operations orders and reports. Plans and requests Signal logistics support for unit level operations and maintenance. Show less

Fort Hood, Texas, United States

Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provide unit level training for automation and communications systems and Signal support equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for Signal equipment. Prepares and integrates Signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and… Show more Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provide unit level training for automation and communications systems and Signal support equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for Signal equipment. Prepares and integrates Signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply replenishment for Signal support operations. Show less

Fort Jackson, South Carolina, United States

Conducts Initial Entry Training (IET) for newly enlisted personnel, instructing and assisting with training recruits as they transform from a civilian to a combat-ready Soldier. Coaches, counsels, and mentors hundreds, if not thousands of IET Soldiers in combat tasks such as physical fitness, military bearing, personal hygiene, first aid, drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship, and maintenance of assigned equipment. The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant molds American youth into U. S. Army… Show more Conducts Initial Entry Training (IET) for newly enlisted personnel, instructing and assisting with training recruits as they transform from a civilian to a combat-ready Soldier. Coaches, counsels, and mentors hundreds, if not thousands of IET Soldiers in combat tasks such as physical fitness, military bearing, personal hygiene, first aid, drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship, and maintenance of assigned equipment. The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant molds American youth into U. S. Army Soldiers. They exemplify the Warrior Ethos, the Army Values, and serve as an example for all Soldiers to emulate. Show less

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

Develops and maintains all training records; monitors, schedules, and prepares training; assists Soldiers in personnel actions and schedules service school attendance; plans and executes unit mobilization plans; attends schools and conferences as required; operates Digital Training Management System (DTMS) and other training systems; responsible for coaching, teaching, mentoring and overall health and welfare of all unit support Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation, operation, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and assistance of the General Purpose User (GPU) with Programs of Record (POR) and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), vehicle platforms, and dismounted. Plans, supervises, and integrates (PSI) information systems support for Mission Command Systems (MCS), Frequency Modulation (FM)… Show more Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation, operation, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and assistance of the General Purpose User (GPU) with Programs of Record (POR) and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), vehicle platforms, and dismounted. Plans, supervises, and integrates (PSI) information systems support for Mission Command Systems (MCS), Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio Systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), High Frequency (HF) radio, Internet protocol (IP) based radio systems, vehicular and dismounted configurations; PSI Network Control Station and Network Management Operations for, Internet Protocol (IP) based radio systems, and other tactical radio communications systems. Configures and troubleshoots Local Area Networks and Routers. PSI for field level unit maintenance on authorized Communications & Electronic (C&E) systems and Communications Security (COMSEC) devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies and integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units. PSI Radio Retransmission (RETRANS) operations and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators. Show less

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

Installs, operates, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the General Purpose User (GPU) with Programs of Record (POR) and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), vehicle platforms, and dismounted. This includes information systems support for Mission Command Systems (MCS), Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio Systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), High Frequency (HF) radio, Internet… Show more Installs, operates, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the General Purpose User (GPU) with Programs of Record (POR) and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), vehicle platforms, and dismounted. This includes information systems support for Mission Command Systems (MCS), Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio Systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), High Frequency (HF) radio, Internet protocol (IP) based radio systems, vehicular and dismounted configurations; Performs Network Control Station and Network Management Operations for, Internet Protocol (IP) based radio systems, and other tactical radio communications systems. Configures and troubleshoots Local Area Networks and Routers. Recognizes Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) and implements Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM). Installs, operates, and maintains (IOM) POR and COTS field expedient antenna solutions. Performs field level unit maintenance on authorized Communications & Electronic (C&E) systems and Communications Security (COMSEC) devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies and integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units. IOM Radio Retransmission (RETRANS) operations and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Corrections

Activities and Societies: Criminal Justice Association Graduated with Honors

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi National Psychology Honors Society