Tactical Communicator

Quantico, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
Clearance Requirement: TS Clearance  

Position Summary: 
We are seeking a skilled Tactical Communicator.  This role requires the ability to assist in developing communication plans and deploy/operate tactical communications systems to include but not limited to, satellite equipment, satellite antenna, TACSAT radio, and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks. This position will be required to deploy, sometimes to hazardous environments in order to provide technical/communicative support to deployed personnel CONUS and/or OCONUS.

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Develop, revise, and/or review specifications for new or upgraded telecommunications systems or components.
  • Develop, revise, and/or review specifications for new or upgraded tactical communications systems or components.
  • Assist in coordination with various State, local and federal agencies.
  • Develop and implement communication plans for tactical operations.
  • Maintain and conduct an inventory of electronic and telecommunication equipment as required.
  • Maintain a positive stock of consumable supplies as required.
  • Maintain communications equipment to include:
    • KU sate L-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, iridium satellite systems
    • HF/UHF/VHF radio communication systems
    • Data systems
    • Mobile Ad-Hoc networking
    • Mesh networking systems
    • Tactical SatCom
    • Land mobile radio systems (LMR)
    • Mobile phones, hardline/deskphones, secure phones
    • Common Operation Picture (COP)Applications
  • Develop, maintain, conduct training, perform future technical integration, and tactical deployment, without limitation, on the following systems and products:
    • PRC-117G Tactical SATCOM Radios (Type I Encryption)
    • Harris Wireless Message Terminal
    • Harris RF-6705 Tactical Chat IP software
    • DISA PDA-184 Software
    • MBITR ANPRC-148 Tactical Radios
    • PRC-150 Tactical Radios
    • PRC-152/A Tactical Radios
    • XTS-5000 (Motorola)
    • APX Series 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500 (Motorola)
    • FlexComm RT 2000, RT-5000/RT-5000p (Wulfsberg radio)
    • Tactical Repeaters
    • Various Tactical antennas
    • Simple Key Loader (SKL)
    • Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL)
    • KYK-11
    • KVL-3000/4000 key loader
    • Biometric collection systems
    • Mobile Computing Device (MCD)
    • GPS-based world mapping software (e.g., Google Earth, ATAK using NIMA products – Digital Intelligence collection devices (video and still imagery; and “Real-time” transmission of collected data.
    • VOIP (secure and non-secure)

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Completion of a civilian electronic technician training course and/or DOD component telecommunications school.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years civilian telecommunications or electronic technician experience and/or a minimum of five (5) years military experience as a telecommunication operator/maintainer or electronic technician.
  • Ability to carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs.
  • Ability to deploy for extended periods of time nationally and/or internationally.
  • Expert in developing and executing Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agency communication plans.
  • Expert knowledge of telecommunications management policies, rules and regulations.
  • Expert at establishing and maintaining communication infrastructures for the effective exchange of information between operationally deployed assets and operation centers in support of tactical operations.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining various types of law enforcement and military tactical radio systems.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining various types of tactical antennas.
  • Extensive participation in joint operations, and/or federal law enforcement operations.
  • Demonstrated experience with the operational procedures of establishing and maintaining communications for Tactical Operation Centers (TOC), Command Posts (CPs) or equivalent operational centers.
  • Expert knowledge of video tele-conferencing procedures to include set-up and operation.
  • Operational knowledge of mesh network and mobile ad-hoc networking.
  • Operational knowledge of public address systems, situational awareness monitors and access control systems.
  • Operational knowledge of cryptographic devises to include use, storage, and destruction.

Benefits:
Eagle offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefits that reflects its commitment to reward talented individuals supporting mission critical jobs.
 
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan including 6% match and immediate vesting
  • Employer-paid insurance: Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
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