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Transmitters & Antennas Lifecycle Manager (SM)

Closing date for applications: 06/10/2020
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Service manager
Summary of the work
 Work alongside the existing transmitter support team providing specialist advice and guidance on the through life support, technical upgrade and development of HF transmitters and antennas, development of technical manuals and procedures, the provision of specialist advice, analysis of system statistics, track logistics arrangements, provision of monthly reports as agreed.
Latest start date
 01/03/2021
Expected contract length
 12-months with a further 12-months unfunded option.
Location
 No specific location, for example they can work remotely
Organisation the work is for
 Programmes Office, HQ JCG, RAF Digby, Lincoln, LN4 3LH.
Maximum day rate
 £815
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
 Early engagement has been carried out with CDS Defence & Security Ltd to develop the requirement and confirm the availability of a suitably qualified and experienced person.
Who the specialist will work with
 The specialist will work with the existing transmitter support team at JSSU (Cyprus).
What the specialist will work on
 State of the art, vacuum tube and solid state RF transmitter technology and associated antenna, matrix, switches and mast systems.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 JSSU (Cyprus), Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Working arrangements
 The specialist shall be on-site for face to face advice for 232 days per calendar year unless attending meetings as described below. The supplier shall submit a bid to include all life-support costs including housing, schooling, medical insurance, relocation expenses for the period of performance. The specialist will be expected to attend: 2 x three-week long OEM orientation visits at their overseas location; 1 x one-week long UK-based project meeting; and 2 x one-week long overseas-based project meeting per year (Mar - Sep/Jan respectively), the cost of which shall be included in the supplier's bid cost.
Security clearance
 Developed Vetting appropriate for TS clearance including an Enhanced Clearance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
 Bidders should include all travel, life support and associated costs within their bid. The annual contract cost should be invoiced in equal amounts through CP&F on a monthly basis.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 3
Cultural fit criteria
 -Must be familiar with the military environment and be willing to work alongside regular military personnel and contractors. -Must be willing to travel and work extended hours when necessary to meet operational demands and Major Servicing Periods and System Upgrade periods. -Must be able to work as a team within a programme structure and with suppliers. -Must be supportive of and mentor colleagues with less experience. -Must have the ability to explain technical aspects to non-technical people.
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • In-depth knowledge of the current HF vacuum tube-based transmitter technologies and antenna systems employed at the JSSU transmitter site
  • 5+ years current experience of the HF vacuum tube-based transmitter system
  • 5+ years current experience of the large-scale antenna and mast systems
  • 5+ years current experience of high-power RF switching matrix and high-power RF switches
  • Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Deep understanding of state of the art solid-state transmitter technologies in commercial development
  • Knowledge and understanding of RF sampling and performance monitoring techniques and technologies
  • A professionally recognised project management qualification (Prince, APMP)
  • Understanding and experience of military culture and command lines
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 06/10/2020

Transmitters & Antennas Lifecycle Manager (SM)

Closing date for applications: 06/10/2020


Specialist role:

Service manager

Location:

No specific location, for example they can work remotely

Organisation:

Programmes Office, HQ JCG, RAF Digby, Lincoln, LN4 3LH.

Maximum day rate:

£815
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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