Responsibilities
- Lead alignment of telecommunications Roles & Responsibilities (RACI) across Navy stakeholders.
- Clarify accountability boundaries for OSP, premise cabling, power, facilities, and equipment.
- Support implementation of a standardized Telecom Utility operating model.
- Align acquisition, funding, and enterprise support strategies.
- Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling fiber and copper infrastructure.
- Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
- Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
- Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
- Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
- Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
- Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
- Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
- Ensure vendor-agnostic integration across OEM platforms.
- Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
- Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP/premise cabling infrastructure assets.
- Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
- Serve as primary industry interface to Navy leadership.
- Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Manage transition from capture to execution seamlessly.
Requirements
- 7+ years managing complex DoD or Federal programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing OSP and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
- Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.
- Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.
Nice to Have
- BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
- Background in installation real property and facility integration.
- Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecom infrastructure.
- Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy or large installation environments preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Recognition and Referral Programs
- Employee Assistance & Identity Theft Protection
