Field Services Representative IV - Microwave-1099

Cherokee Federal; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions (CNAS) seeks a Field Service Representative IV to act as senior technical authority and deployment lead for Epirus HPM-CUAS systems. This contract role demands deep technical knowledge, leadership, and operational deployment experience across domestic and international operations.

A SECRET clearance is required or the ability to obtain one; willing to travel overseas for extended TDY assignments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading field sustainment, integration, or deployment of complex systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in high-tempo or deployed environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site lead for system installation, testing, and sustainment activities.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostics, oversee configuration management, and lead repair operations.
• Interface directly with customer and program leadership to provide status and recommendations.
• Lead training, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level FSRs, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Represent Field Operations during evaluations, demonstrations, and operational assessments.

Skills

Field leadership

Sustainment

Deployment experience

Team mentoring

Operational readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

*** Please Note: This position would be an Independent (1099) Contractor with significant OCONUS travel.

The Field Service Representative IV (FSR IV) serves as a senior technical authority and deployment lead for Epirus HPM-CUAS systems. This role requires deep technical knowledge, leadership, and operational experience to manage field deployments, oversee sustainment efforts, and drive system performance improvements. The FSR IV partners with engineering, logistics, and program leadership to ensure mission success and system readiness across domestic and international operations.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance to qualify.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for FSR IV: ** Independent Contractor will provide and all-inclusive bill rate to include OCONUS travel costs, DBA insurance, Liability Insurance, Visa Costs, Danger Pay, COLA Pay, Post Differential Pay, etc.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

FSR IV Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as site lead for system installation, testing, and sustainment activities.

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostics, oversee configuration management, and lead repair operations.

• Interface directly with customer and program leadership to provide status and recommendations.

• Lead training, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level FSRs, ensuring compliance with operational standards.

• Represent Field Operations during evaluations, demonstrations, and operational assessments.

FSR IV Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience. Some barriers to entry exist at this level, requiring department review.

• Extensive experience leading field sustainment, integration, or deployment of complex systems.

• Demonstrated leadership in high-tempo or deployed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance: TS/SCI preferred.

• Expertise with radar, RF, EW, or C-UAS systems.

• Experience in program-level sustainment, logistics, and configuration control.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and technical writing skills.

• FAA Part 107 certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Routine manual lifting of objects 50-80 pounds such as boxes and other equipment. Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.

• Typical overseas assignments are frequently performed in both internal and external environments with a variety of weather conditions. Ability to work under extreme hot or cold weather conditions with exposure to dust or dirt is routine and may require the use of protective personal equipment (PPE).

• This position will require overseas travel. Candidates should be willing to be on travel / TDY away from their home location 90 – 120-day durations, in hazardous duty locations.

• FAA Part 107 certification

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions (CNAS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNAS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

This position is pending a contract award. Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need. The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.