Radio Communications Specialist

Nightwing

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

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience in tactical communications projects using ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment
  • Experience with Sponsor systems like BASIS and GENESIS
  • Strong understanding of current installation procedures and field training
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences
  • Excellent knowledge of tactical systems and customer requirements
  • Familiarity with procurement processes
  • Ability to perform specialized equipment installations and troubleshoot issues
  • Willingness for extended travel to challenging locations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior program management and administrative support for communications projects
  • Conduct site surveys and explain technical procedures clearly
  • Perform installations, modifications, and upgrades on communications equipment
  • Test and resolve tier 1 and tier 2 technical problems
  • Ensure compliance with security and communications policies
  • Conduct field training for personnel on installation procedures
  • Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders to meet their tactical requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays and additional insurance options.
Full Job Description
Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Radio Communications Specialist in support of USG in the Springfield area. The right candidate will provide Senior level Program Management, Administrative, and Engineering Support for our Customer communications-based projects.

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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