Lead Technical Control Facility (TCF) Operator - Diego Garcia

Amentum; Indian (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Lead Technical Control Facility (TCF) Operator to support a U.S. government contract on Diego Garcia. The role ensures DISA-compliant circuits and systems, providing voice/data signals, satellite communications, and crypto equipment management under PWS and QMS.

On-call 24/7 support is required. The candidate will supervise in an austere, multinational environment, handling complex electronic systems and ensuring quality control across all TCF operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years specialized experience in Technical Control Facility operations within the last four years.
• Three years supervisory experience in austere OCONUS environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications equipment and monitor data connectivity.
• Activate new circuits and trunks; monitor circuit continuity.
• Perform quality control checks and respond to emergent tasking.
• Monitor HF communications and manage frequency databases.

Skills

Communications

Security clearance

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Passport

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AN/GSC 52B

M/20 JUNIPER

RT2200

KIV-7M

Job description

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Lead Technical Control Facility Operator (Lead TCF Operator) to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia.

PURPOSE / SCOPE

The Lead Technical Control Facility (TCF) Operator is responsible for ensuring circuits and systems will meet the management and performance threshold contained in DISA Circular 310-130-2. The TCF is responsible for providing voice and data signals, satellite communications, communications security, and telecommunications to tenant commands. The Lead TCF Operator will perform duties to ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

TCF operations include but are not limited to: Managing communications equipment, monitoring data connectivity, activating new circuits and trunks, monitoring circuit and trunk continuity, performing quality control checks, responding to emergent tasking’s, monitoring HF communications, managing frequency databases, and KMI local element accounts. The Contractor TCF Quality Control (QC) plan shall be IAW global, USG, Company, Program and PWS requirements and other directives. Maintain and record all QC activities that are scheduled and/or completed. Will perform other duties as assigned.

The Lead TCF Operator will be available for on-call support as needed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years general experience in communications. Within the last four years, two yearsspecialized experience directly related to Technical Control Facility operations.
• Four years general experience having progressively responsible technical or craft experience in electronics, electricity, engineering, communication, physics, or in a similar field that provided technical knowledge and background that could be applied in the testing, evaluation, installation, maintenance or repair of electronic systems and equipment. Within the last three years, two years specialized experience in the theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory and of characteristics, functions, diagnosing, isolating and correcting malfunctions and performing organizational level maintenance on communications and electronic equipment including, but not limited to: AN/GSC 52B; M/20 JUNIPER; RT2200; KIV-7M, and associated CRYPTO equipment; Fiber Optic Equipment, or two years specialized experience in operation and maintenance of the above equipment at a military or commercial communications center.
• Three years’ experience in a supervisory role in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce
• Experience / familiarity with operation, repair, maintenance of:
• Security systems and monitors
• Antenna couplersMultiplex/de-multiplex equipment
• Line amplifiers
• Frequency standards
• High speed modems
• Power supplies
• Data terminal sets
• Alarms
• Signal converters
• Remote SATCOM monitors
• Various satellite, HF voice and data communication ancillary equipment and devices.
• Must be familiar with current global, US, Program and PWS requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's license throughout employment in this role
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring
• Ability to successfully pass the medical contract requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas as required by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• May work in a typical office environment
• This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in offices, industrial warehouses, ports, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

This position is pending contract award