Audio Visual Tech 3/4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits/healthcare

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Audio-Visual Technician for its McLean, VA location to install, troubleshoot and maintain corporate A/V systems. You will coordinate with IT and customers, manage equipment deployment and procurement, and support conference spaces with various display and audio setups.

The role requires 4+ years of IT/A/V experience, ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, and occasional travel up to 10%. No telecommuting is offered; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associates degree and 2 years of relevant IT experience
• Must have work experience with audio visual technologies to include troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting A/V problems both digital and analog
• Experience with A/V-related components (examples: MS Win10, iOS devices, MS Office 365, MS Teams, Zoom) is required
• Must have leadership capabilities to include site management, project management, or leading teams/projects as a supervisor, lead, or team specialists
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot A/V equipment in a professional corporate environment
• Responsible for set-up, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of A/V and production equipment such as microphones, speakers, video displays, projectors, switching and processing gear, cameras, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, and mixing boards
• Coordinate with IT staff, server administrators, network engineers, and customers for A/V equipment deployment and retirement
• Work with procurement teams for small-to-large-scale A/V purchases; manage internal and/or external resources to ensure installation accuracy and system reliability
• Manage service and maintenance agreements for A/V systems and components
• Provide guidance to customers on best use of conference spaces and A/V components
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of varying scope and complexity under pressure
• Work with various display technologies, analog and digital audio consoles, and basic lighting
• Occasional travel (up to 10%).
• Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Work hours to support meetings, as needed.

Skills

A/V technologies

Troubleshooting (digital & analog)

Leadership capabilities

Security clearance eligibility

MS Teams / Zoom / MS Office 365

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (or higher) in IT/related

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Win10

iOS devices

MS Office 365

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and enabling employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. Northrop Grumman's Chief Information & Digital Office organization is seeking an Audio-Visual (A/V) Technician to support its McLean, VA location.

Essential Job Functions

• Install and troubleshoot A/V equipment in a professional corporate environment.
• Responsible for set-up, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of A/V and production equipment such as microphones, speakers, video displays, projectors, switching and processing gear, cameras, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, and mixing boards.
• Coordinate with IT staff, server administrators, network engineers, and customers for A/V equipment deployment and retirement.
• Work with procurement teams for small-to-large-scale A/V purchases; manage internal and/or external resources to ensure installation accuracy and system reliability.
• Manage service and maintenance agreements for A/V systems and components.
• Provide guidance to customers on best use of conference spaces and A/V components.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of varying scope and complexity under pressure.
• Work with various display technologies, analog and digital audio consoles, and basic lighting.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%).
• Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Work hours to support meetings, as needed.

Note: Due to the nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications for level 3

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associates degree and 2 years of relevant IT experience is required
• Must have work experience with audio visual technologies to include troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting A/V problems both digital and analog
• Experience with A/V-related components (examples: MS Win10, iOS devices, MS Office 365, MS Teams, Zoom) is required
• Must have leadership capabilities to include either site management, project management, project coordination, or leading teams/projects as a supervisor, lead, or a team specialists
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Basic Qualifications for level 4

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associates degree and 4 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant IT experience is required
• Must have work experience with audio visual technologies to include troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting A/V problems both digital and analog
• Experience with A/V-related components (examples: MS Win10, iOS devices, MS Office 365, MS Teams, Zoom) is required
• Must have leadership capabilities to include either site management, project management, project coordination, or leading teams/projects as a supervisor, lead, or a team specialists
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of experience with MS Teams, Polycom, Crestron, or other similar Audio Visual conference room technology
• A/V systems design experience, including Scope and Statement of Work production
• Ability to understand and create “As-built” diagrams and documents
• Project management skills a plus
• Audio mixers, video switchers, and integrated A/V technologies
• Experience with advanced A/V hardware/software
• Experience with digital signage vendors and content management systems
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, especially for troubleshooting embedded media
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to comfortably interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Work with minimal supervision and act as a technical lead for project implementations
• Current/Active Secret clearance

We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.