VICTOR FERGUSON
Brandon,FL
Summary
Electromagnetic spectrum manager with deep expertise in addressing complex electromagnetic interference challenges. Demonstrated success in enhancing mission outcomes through strategic communication planning. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure adherence to military standards, driving operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
JEMSO Analyst/Specrum Manager
Dept of Air Force
MacDill AFB, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted research on regulations to ensure compliance with military standards.
- Presented findings to stakeholders to enhance strategic planning efforts.
- Reviewed and validated data accuracy in various analytical tools and systems.
- Assisted in training new analysts on best practices in data analysis techniques.
- Coordinated with external agencies to share information and align project goals, ensuring cohesive outcomes.
- Implemented strategies for automating organizational processes.
- Assessed customer needs through direct engagement and feedback.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve project execution and reduce bottlenecks.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Spectrum Manager
COLSA Corp.
Huntsville, AL
12.2019 - Current
- Identified EMI sources for ground, air, and space communications within contested environments.
- Resolved electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues using JSIRO tool, Fade/MIST, Cognos GOAT, and Google Earth, ensuring effective communication across platforms.
- Conducted geo-spatial analyses for planning saturation, congestion, conflict, and EMI resolution across communications systems.
- Performed modeling and simulation analyses utilizing multiple programs including Speed, Fade/MIST, Cognos GOAT, Spectrum XXI, and JSDR.
- Evaluated impacts of counter radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIED) on blue force communications.
- Represented CENTCOM in Department of Defense cross-functional team for implementing spectrum superiority strategy.
- Coordinated technical solutions for Joint Urgent Operational Need Statement (JUONS)-0575, driving development of Agile Meridian and common operating picture tool.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for CENTCOM JEMSOC, improving operational efficiency and communication protocols.
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Tactical Satellite and Circuit Actions Manager
U.S. Special Operations Command Central (USSOCCENT)
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Provides direct support to forward deployed U.S. Coalition and Partner Nation Special Operations Forces (SOF) teams units and commands to include multiple U.S. and Combined Joint Task Forces (CJTF)
- Trains personnel from Special Forces Groups (SFG), Marines Special Operations Command (MARSOC) and Navy Special Warfare (NSW) to deploy and perform all functions of an Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
- Delivered frequency support for ground, air, and beyond line of sight (BLOS) communication systems, enhancing operational readiness in diverse environments.
- Oversaw USSOCCENT frequency assignments in the CENTCOM AOR and coordinated with various organizations to ensure frequency de-confliction between systems and locations using the SFAF, MCEB Publication 7, and COCOM, international, and host-nation restrictions.
- Works in a joint and coalition Special Operations environment with standard and foreign communications systems and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms
- Performs geo-spatial analyses for air, ground, BLOS communications systems for planning, conflict, and EMI resolution using E-Space, FADE/MIST, and Google Earth
- Determines interference sources for ground communications, LOS, BLOS, FMV, RADAR and other communications systems
- Collaborated with various government agencies to provide necessary support and expertise during operations.
- Performs electromagnetic wave propagation analyses
- Participates in multiple working groups covering multi-domain spectrum dependent systems such as High Frequency (HF) networks, Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) and force protection, ISR, and GPS issues
- Works with CFT in a CJTF environment enabling JEMSO and/or Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)
- Analyzes the electromagnetic environment for emission sources of interference assisting with pre-deployment site surveys for operations in a contested, congested, and constrained (EME)
- Performs EMI Resolution on reported interference using the JSIRO tool, E-Space, and FADE/MIST
- Manages UHF Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) nets for all SOCCENT forces
- Conducts analyses, modeling, and simulation using multiple programs: SPEED, E-Space, Spectrum XXI, and JSDR
- Developed and managed Joint Communications-Electronics Operations Instructions (JCEOI) across CENTCOM AOR, facilitating effective SOF participation in joint operations.
- Managed SOCCENT Circuit Actions for requesting and overseeing DISA provisioning and long-haul telecommunications requirements, ensuring mission-critical connectivity.
- Participates in the SOCOM Contested, Congested, and Constrained Environment (CCE) Working Group (WG) reductions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Clinton, Ohio03-2014
Skills
- Spectrum analysis
- Spectrum data analysis
- Spectrum planning tools
- Spectrum awareness
- Spectrum policy development
- Interference resolution
- Database management systems
- Operational analysis
- Project management software (JIRA)
- Stakeholder engagement
- Spectrum planning tools
Training
- RFEye - JEMSOC Visualization and Monitoring System (JVMS), (OJT) Apr 2026
- Maven Smart System, (OJT) Feb 2025
- End to End Spectrum Supportability (E2ESS), (OJT) May 2024
- GPS Operational Analysis Tool (GOAT), (OJT) 07/01/21
- Electromagnetic Battle Management-Joint (EMBM-J) (OJT), May 2021
- COGNOS, (OJT) 04/01/21
- Fusion Analysis and Development (FADE)/Multi-Intelligence Spatial Temporal (MIST), (OJT) 12/01/19
- DISA Global Telecommunications Services Course, 04/01/17
- USAF Cyber Civilian Course, 09/01/16
- Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Course, 04/01/16
- Special Operation Forces Tactical Assured Connectivity System (SOFTACS) Course, 06/01/14
- Joint Task Force (JTF) Spectrum Management Course, 05/01/13
- Introduction To Space, 01/01/13
- Integrated Wave (IW) Radio Training, 06/01/11
- Circuit Actions (OJT), 05/01/10
- Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database-Online (HNSWDO), (OJT) Apr 2005
- Comm-Electronics Operation Instructions Automated Communication System (JACS), 06/01/01
- USMC Operational Communication Chief Course, 04/01/00
- Communications Security Custodian Course, 06/01/97
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager Course, 12/01/95
Affiliations
- Association of Old Crows memeber
Timeline
JEMSO Analyst/Specrum Manager
Dept of Air Force
05.2021 - Current
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) Spectrum Manager
COLSA Corp.
12.2019 - Current
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Tactical Satellite and Circuit Actions Manager
U.S. Special Operations Command Central (USSOCCENT)
11.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University