Telecommunications Specialist - TCS Job Herndon area,Virginia USA,Engineering

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