Telecommunications Specialist - TCS Security Clearance

Position: Telecommunications Specialist - TCS with Security Clearance
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