Jim Maines

Jim Maines serves as the SATCOM IT Manager for the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) within the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he leads the acquisition and integration of satellite-based communications systems critical to DoD global network operations. Responsible for ensuring secure, high-capacity, and resilient satellite telecommunications infrastructure, Maines oversees end-to-end procurement of SATCOM hardware, software-defined terminals, bandwidth services, and network management solutions that support tactical and strategic military missions. His role is central to modernizing legacy telecom architectures and enabling interoperable, encrypted connectivity across deployed forces and federal partners. Maines maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with key industry leaders including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure satellite transport, earth station modernization, and end-to-end SATCOM system integration. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and vendor reliability in delivering mission-critical capabilities under demanding operational conditions. Maines does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a mission-first priority for technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors with the specialized engineering and security credentials required for SATCOM systems. His procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), encompassing the acquisition of geosynchronous and low-earth-orbit satellite services, user terminals, modulation equipment, frequency coordination, and managed bandwidth solutions. Maines specializes in procuring next-generation SATCOM technologies that support secure, anti-jam, and contested-environment communications, demonstrating deep technical expertise in military satellite architecture and network resilience.