Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician- Temporary

IBSS; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/DCA options

Job summary

IBSS Corp. is seeking an Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician to deliver essential technical support for NOAA Fisheries EM programs. You will act as the primary technical contact for vessels in your region, ensuring EM hardware and software function properly to support sustainable fisheries management.

The role blends hands-on fieldwork with remote troubleshooting. The position requires 5+ years of EM systems experience, plus electrician credentials, and the ability to obtain/maintain a public

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with electronic monitoring systems.
• Prior experience as an electrician or marine electrician is highly preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Willingness to travel frequently to ports along the Atlantic East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Travel to commercial fishing vessels along the Atlantic East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to perform system inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Provide remote technical assistance to vessel operators to resolve system errors and ensure data integrity.
• Track, maintain, and manage regional inventory of EM equipment and parts.
• Execute all technical and administrative work as directed by the project supervisor.

Skills

EM systems experience

Electrician

Public trust clearance

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Title: Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician

Location: Field-based (Atlantic East Coast and Gulf of Mexico)

Schedule: Full-time, temporary (6 months)

Clearance: Public trust eligible

Salary Range: $65k-$70k based on experience

Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026

Description

IBSS is seeking a dedicated Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician to provide essential technical support for NOAA Fisheries EM programs. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for vessels in your region, ensuring that critical electronic monitoring hardware and software systems are functioning properly to support sustainable fisheries management. This position offers a dynamic mix of hands‑on fieldwork and remote technical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel geographically throughout the Atlantic East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to commercial fishing vessels to conduct system inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Provide responsive, remote technical assistance to vessel operators in your designated regions to resolve system errors and ensure data integrity.
• Track, maintain, and manage the regional inventory of EM equipment and replacement parts.
• Execute all technical and administrative work as assigned and managed by the project supervisor.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with electronic monitoring systems.
• Prior experience working as an electrician or marine electrician is highly preferred.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to ports throughout the Atlantic East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman‑owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company‑paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.