Radio Communications Specialist

Nightwing

$122K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience with tactical communications projects and design (ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment).
  • Familiarity with Sponsor systems such as BASIS and GENESIS.
  • Solid understanding of current installation procedures (CIP).
  • Strong ability to communicate technical processes and outcomes.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and security standards.
  • Capability to work independently and lead installations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level program management and engineering support for communication projects.
  • Conduct site surveys and relay technical findings to stakeholders.
  • Perform specialized installations and troubleshoot issues with equipment.
  • Adhere to security, safety standards, and counterintelligence policies.
  • Train and oversee the field training of personnel on tactical systems.
  • Travel extensively OCONUS and CONUS based on customer needs.
  • Maintain working knowledge of policies and regulations related to communications projects.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Additional insurances offered.
Full Job Description
Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Radio Communications Specialist in support of USG in the Warrenton and Herndon areas. The right candidate will provide Senior level Program Management, Administrative, and Engineering Support for our Customer communications-based projects in the Warrenton and Herndon areas.

Qualifications and Required Skills:
  • Six (6) or more years direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.
  • Direct experience with Sponsor systems including BASIS, GENESIS, approval memos and message preparation.
  • Solid background in and understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel.
  • Ability to explain technical procedures and processes and results of site surveys clearly and accurately.
  • Excellent knowledge of tactical systems
  • Ability to completely understand and respond to customers comprehensive tactical requirements
  • Ability to give details to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to adhere to security and safety standards, counterintelligence and applicable communications policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of procurement processes
  • Ability to independently perform specialized equipment and system installations, modifications, and upgrades.
  • Ability to test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems
  • Willingness to perform extended TDYs in dangerous/hostile environments
  • Ability to be medically and administratively cleared for travel
  • Ability to successfully qualify for weapons training
  • Working knowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work
  • Ability to excel independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work at heights and successfully complete Fall Protection training.


Additional Requirements:
  • Up to 50% travel OCONUS including hazard areas, and 10% travel CONUS, as required and based on customer needs
  • Not required, but must be willing and capable of getting weapons certification
  • Tower Climbing Certification, Achieve level 1 Sponsor Cert. within 1 year of start date
  • Occasional travel within WMA


Required Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience
  • Eight (8) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree for a total of fourteen (14) years of experience


Required Clearance:

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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