Mission-Critical LMR Technician - Motorola P25 Expert (DC)

Zachary Piper, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k & PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an LMR Technician based in Washington, DC to support a federal government communications modernization and sustainment program. The role focuses on maintaining a 24/7 mission-critical radio network using Motorola LMR and P25 technologies, with hands-on experience in programming, troubleshooting, and deployment.

Responsibilities include managing APX radios, provisioning and updating subscriber devices, troubleshooting hardware issues, and collaborating with end

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience programming Motorola LMR systems.
• Experience with P25 equipment and radio deployments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Service Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Motorola APX NEXT radios and APX6500/APX8500 subscribers.
• Program and update radios using Motorola tools (RadioCentral, CommandCentral, SmartConnect).
• Troubleshoot radio issues and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

LMR programming

Radio troubleshooting

Customer support

Tools

RadioCentral

CommandCentral Mapping

CommandCentral Messaging

SmartConnect

ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager

APX NEXT

APX6500/APX8500

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a LMR Technician to support a federal government communications modernization and sustainment program based in Washington, DC. This role provides the opportunity to support a mission-critical communications environment responsible for maintaining 24/7 operational readiness for a large-scale federal radio network. The position offers hands-on experience with Motorola LMR and P25 technologies while supporting operations, programming, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

Responsibilities of the LMR Technician Include:

• Manage and maintain Motorola APX NEXT portable radios and APX6500/APX8500 mobile radio subscribers to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Program, provision, and update subscriber radios using Motorola tools including RadioCentral, CommandCentral Mapping, CommandCentral Messaging, SmartConnect, and ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager
• Troubleshoot subscriber radio issues, perform preventative maintenance, and resolve hardware-related concerns when possible
• Work directly with end users to support radio functionality, develop custom code plugs, and implement programming changes
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M), subscriber deployments, and sustainment efforts within a 24/7 mission-critical communications environment

Qualifications of the LMR Technician Include:

• 3+ years of experience programming Motorola Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
• Experience supporting, programming, troubleshooting, or deploying P25 equipment including subscriber radios, base stations, repeaters, duplexers, and consoles
• Experience with Motorola APX NEXT, APX6500/APX8500, ASTRO Core Provisioning Manager, RadioCentral, CommandCentral, or similar
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Service Public Trust

Compensation of the LMR Technician Include:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - 95,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave if required by law, and holidays

This job opens for applications on September 16, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Motorola, Radio, Land Mobile Radio, LMR, P25, Radio Programming, APX6500, APX8500, Two-Way Radio Systems, Radio Troubleshooting, Mission-Critical Communications, Radio Deployment, Radio Maintenance, RadioCentral, ASTRO, Provisioning, CommandCentral, Maintenance

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