Electronic Technician D, Crypto/Naval Msg

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical & Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking an Electronic Technician D, Crypto/Naval Messaging to support a government customer in Kekaha, Kauai. You will operate and maintain cryptographic systems, handle Naval message traffic, and assist with COMSEC tasks under supervision or independently.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent, DOD 8570.01-M certification within 60 days, and a Secret security clearance. Hawaii-based travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent training (e.g., Navy A School, 2-year technical school).
• Must obtain DOD 8570.01-M certification within 60 days and environment certification within six months.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Set up, check-out, operate, monitor and maintain range operation systems and equipment.
• Perform periodic inspections and document results in system records.
• Assist with Naval Message Center tasks: preparing, sending, receiving, processing, and distributing traffic.
• Support COMSEC functions including accounting, loading, destruction and courier services for cryptographic items.
• Possibly travel for operations and maintenance across Hawaii and at sea as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

On-the-Job-Training

PC skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent training

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for an Electronic Technician D, Crypto/Naval Messaging to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Kauai.

Independently or under supervision and assignment from a Senior Technician or the Lead Technician, will provide contracted operational and maintenance support services to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) customer. The technician will be assigned as a Cryptographic Limited Maintenance/Naval Message Handler.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
• Sets-up, checks-out, operates, monitors and maintains systems and equipment for Range Operations support. Responds to evolving operational environments requirements when directed.
• Perform limited periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with published procedures and/or OEM guidelines. Documents results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Performs duties associated with Message Center activity including assistance in preparing, sending, receiving, processing and distributing classified and unclassified message traffic.
• Assists with Communications Security (COMSEC) functions including accounting, loading, destruction and courier services for classified controlled cryptographic items and materials.
• May support occasional travel for operations and maintenance support at other locations throughout the State of Hawaii to include at sea for extended periods.
• Performs other duties as required.

Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist). Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time. The environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Associates Degree or equivalent training, e.g. Navy A School, a two (2) Year Technical School or military specialty training in related field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the certification requirements within DOD 8570.01-M and an Operating Environment Certification commensurate with contract requirements. DOD 8570.01-M certification is mandatory within 60 days of employment for continued employment. Certification within the required Computing Environment must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to Learn through On-the-Job-Training
• Must possess the following PC skills: Word, Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point, and Windows OS

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Progressive experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) and associated telecommunication technologies involving cryptographic material.
• Knowledge of crypto loading and bulk encryption devices.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• $41.59/h
• The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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