The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Manager, Broadcast Engineering #563. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Manager, Broadcast Engineering #563. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Creates the overall vision for the Broadcast Engineering team, with a focus on the current SDI infrastructure while transitioning and optimizing IP-based broadcast environments, including SMPTE 2110 architectures.
Leads audio and broadcast system development, including design, component selection, testing, and technology evaluation.
Architects and advances media infrastructure, leading IP-based (SMPTE ST 2110) deployments and guiding the transition from SDI to hybrid systems.
Oversees Broadcast Engineering operations, ensuring live, recording, and streaming workflows have a high system uptime and reliability through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and incident response, while staying hands-on with engineering work.
Drives functional strategy, partnering with senior leadership to set plans, translate goals into engineering actions, and ensure effective execution.
Develops and mentors engineering teams, establishing standards and best practices, ensuring documentation while building capabilities, and managing vendor relationships that support technical growth.
Manages stakeholder alignment, budgets, and high‑impact decisions to ensure resources, schedules, and outcomes meet long-term organizational needs.
Other duties as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Guides cybersecurity, diversity, and redundancy strategies for broadcast systems.
Manages the Recording Studio’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) efforts.
Required Work Experience
At least 12 years of relevant experience in broadcast/media engineering, including 5 years in a leadership role, with direct experience in SMPTE ST 2110 and IP‑based systems.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Ability to lead engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of live broadcast operations and large-scale production systems, including system design, redundancy, and upgrade planning.
Expertise in SDI-to-IP transitions and modern media standards, including SMPTE ST 2110 and PTP-based timing.
Deep understanding of network design for real-time media, including PTP, redundancy, and high availability.
Proven ability to architect and implement end-to-end broadcast solutions across production, post-production, transmission, and distribution.
Focus on facility uptime, monitoring, diversity, redundancy, and discrepancy resolution in mission-critical environments.
Builds, mentors, and leads high-performing engineering teams while setting clear standards and expectations.
Aligns technology strategy with SAA goals and successfully delivers complex projects, upgrades, and system migrations.
Manages external partners and collaborates across production, IT, and executive teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Clearly communicates complex technical concepts and makes sound, timely decisions under pressure.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers, engineering staff, co-workers, vendors, and the public, and communicates effectively using tact and diplomacy.
Advanced troubleshooting skills in live environments, with demonstrated ability in vendor management and engineering staff development.
Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of television and audio/video recording equipment, and of electronic engineering procedures as applied to television, radio, and networked audio equipment.
Knowledge of fiber optic installation, termination, and measurement.
Familiarity with networking protocols, cybersecurity practices, cloud technologies, and server administration.
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage the operations of the Engineering section according to the guidelines established.
Ability to design and develop broadcast communication systems and to appraise broadcast production equipment and software.
Ability to read and create engineering drawings and documentation using technical applications such as CAD software.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to lead technical teams, delegate tasks, and manage schedules.
Ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and coordinate across departments.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
Moderate (carrying items between 25–50 pounds).
Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations.
Work requires the employee to be around high-voltage equipment or hot lights.
Working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
Work exposes the employee to noise and cold temperatures from the computer equipment.
In the event of an emergency, the person in this position must report on-site within 2 hours.
Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Security Clearance
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
