Telecommunications Specialist - TCS

Telecommunications Specialist - TCS

Herndon, VA

PL-TSTC-HRN-001

Tactical Radio Specialist. Provides senior-level project management, administrative, and engineering support for Sponsor communications-based projects.

Mandatory Skills:

• Six (6) or more years of direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design, including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use; experience programming and installing tactical radio equipment
• 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 the results of site surveys clearly and accurately
• Strong knowledge of tactical systems
• Ability to fully 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, counter-intelligence, 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

Optional Skills:

• Knowledge of RF concepts
• Experience deploying to Sponsor or DoD field environments
• Experience supporting technical administrative duties

Additional Requirements:

• Years of experience required: 6 or more years of professional experience
• Required education: Bachelor's degree (equivalent experience may be substituted)
• Weapons certification: not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified
• Professional license or certification: Tower Climbing Certification; achieve Level 1 Sponsor Certification within 1 year of start date
• OCONUS TDY: up to 50% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required
• CONUS TDY: up to 10% CONUS travel, as required
• Required clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph