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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS Manager, Implementation and Support in Seattle, Washington
COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
*Job Title: *Manager, Implementation and Support
Department: *Operations Engineering *
*Reports to: *Vice President, IE&O NOC Services
Last Modified: 3/18/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Seattle, WA - Hybrid
Level: M2
Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000
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Purpose:
The Manager Implementation and Support* *is a key leadership role responsible for managing two critical divisions:
- PSAP & OSP Implementations -- leading NG911 deployment, testing, migration readiness, and ongoing support or Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and originating service providers (OSPs).
- NOC Tier 2 Support -- building and leading a new Tier 2 support function, accountable for improving resolution times, standardizing troubleshooting, and restoring customer confidence in Comtech's NOC operations.
This position is a strategic leadership role created to expand upon current NG911 implementation and support responsibilities while taking on the long-term success of the Tier 2 organization. The Senior Manager will drive operational excellence, establish processes, develop staff capabilities, and ensure successful customer outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Division Leadership & Management
- Oversee two organizational divisions: PSAP & OSP Implementations and NOC Tier 2 Support.
- Lead, mentor, and develop teams of Project Coordinators, Deployment Support and Network Analysts.
- Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks across both divisions.
- Partner with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives to improve customer support, reduce ticket backlog, and ensure deployment success.
NG911 Implementation & Support
- Lead the successful delivery of NG911 deployments, ensuring timelines, quality, and scope are met.
- Drive testing, integration, and migration readiness activities across PSAPs and OSPs.
- Provide subject matter expertise on NG911 call flow, systems, and processes.
- Collaborate with project leads, subcontractors, and stakeholders to manage technical integrations.
- Develop dashboards and reports to monitor milestones, risks, and progress.
Tier 2 Support Turnaround & Operations
- Build and mature the Tier 2 Support function into a high-performing division.
- Manage Tier 2 support activities, ensuring timely detection, isolation, and resolution of network issues.
- Act as Incident Manager for major incidents, ensuring clear communications and escalations.
- Reduce average time-to-resolution for tickets and improve customer satisfaction.
- Define, document, and enforce incident management processes and procedures.
- Partner with Tier 1 and Tier 3 groups to ensure seamless escalations and knowledge transfer.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous process improvements across both Implementation and Tier 2 Support functions.
- Ensure consistent adherence to Comtech standards, ITSM practices, and quality frameworks.
- Establish training and onboarding programs to increase team expertise.
- Collaborate with program, product, engineering, and operations leaders on systemic improvements and customer experience initiatives.
Requirements:
6+ years of management experience, with proven ability to lead multiple teams or divisions.
Demonstrated expertise in NG911 systems, PSAP operations, and public safety communications.
Proven experience in NOC, Tier 2/Tier 3 support, o