Radio Communications Specialist with Security Clearance

About the role

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Radio Communications Specialist to support USG projects in the Warrenton and Herndon areas. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level program management, administrative, and engineering support for communications-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management, administrative, and engineering support for sponsor tactical communications projects and design, including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel.
• Explain technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comprehend and respond to comprehensive tactical requirements from customers.
• Test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems independently.
• Perform specialized equipment and system installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Travel up to 50% OCONUS including hazardous areas, and 10% CONUS, as required and based on customer needs.
• Willingness to get weapons certification and achieve Sponsor Cert. within 1 year of start date.
• Pass security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

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.
• Excellent knowledge of tactical systems.
• Ability to explain technical procedures and processes and results of site surveys clearly and accurately.
• 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.

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.

About Nightwing

Nightwing is a leading provider of technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services. We bring disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is committed to supporting the nation's most mission impactful initiatives and values collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.