Wallops Range Subject Matter Expert Support

Wallops Range Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support Wallops Range Contract (WRC) – Task Order #041 For Incumbent Employees – Apply Once, Indicate Preferred Role(s)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are searching for incumbent employees for Wallops Range Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support opportunity provides senior-level technical expertise to the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) Spaceport Systems Office and Scientific Balloon Program Office. These roles are ideal for experienced professionals who thrive on mission reliability, structured operational processes, and deep domain knowledge of range systems. SMEs serve as subject-matter experts supporting telemetry modernization, spectrum management, and multi-platform systems administration. They develop and improve technical solutions, perform analysis and testing, support critical mission events, and ensure compliance with NASA and range standards to protect operational continuity for launch and balloon operations. Period of Performance: 01 December 2026 – 30 June 2027 | Technical Monitor: Brian Abresch

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES

This single posting covers three specialized roles. Applicants should indicate preferred role(s) in their submission. Representative activities include:

• Provide subject-matter expertise for WFF Range telemetry assets, including modernization efforts, design improvements, testing, troubleshooting, and post-mission analysis (Telemetry Engineer).
• Support spectrum management processes, frequency authorization, coordination with other ranges, and knowledge transfer (Spectrum Engineer).
• Perform multi-platform systems administration, IT security compliance, control room support, website/CMS maintenance, and operational database management (Software Systems Administrator).
• Interface with projects, missions, Integrated Security Officers, and customer organizations on an as-needed basis.
• Develop or improve technical documentation, test plans, risk assessments, POA&Ms, and monthly status reports.
• Support Spaceport Systems development objectives for increased launch cadence and orbital access.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Comfortable supporting high-reliability range and mission operations environments with structured procedures and clear documentation standards.
• Brings practical, hands-on experience with WFF Range systems, NASA IT security frameworks, spectrum management processes, or telemetry/RF systems.
• Interested in long-term operational excellence and knowledge transfer rather than short-term rotational assignments.
• Able to work part-time or full-time as required (remote permissible for Telemetry and Spectrum roles; primarily on-site for Software Systems Administrator).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Specialized Knowledge

• Senior-level expertise aligned to one or more of the roles (RF/telemetry systems, spectrum management per NASA/NTIA/WFF processes, or multi-platform IT systems administration and security).
• Specialized software proficiency as required by the selected role (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, OrCAD, Keysight ADS, Xilinx for Telemetry; Spectrum XXI, EL-CID for Spectrum; WordPress/Drupal, Global Mapper, Balloon Tracker for Systems Administration).

Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting NASA range, flight test, or similar high-reliability operational environments.
• Prior knowledge of WFF Range assets, LCT2, SWARM modules, IT security frameworks, or balloon operations strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills. Secret clearance preferred for Spectrum and Software Systems Administrator roles (support may continue without but may be limited).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current Metis incumbent employee in good standing.
• U.S. Citizen status and ability to meet any site access or background requirements for Wallops Flight Facility.
• Willingness to support monthly status reporting and coordinate with the Technical Monitor on level of effort and surge needs.

EEOE including Vets and Disability No Via Sponsorship Availible