Motorola Radio Technician

MANTECH; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Alexandria, VA (hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) seeks a Motorola Radio Technician to join our team. You will perform hands-on radio programming deployments and coordinate software updates for tactical communications gear.

This role requires collaboration across field locations, strict adherence to government practices, and support for APX Next updates as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking or related field with 4+ years of experience, or Master's with 2+ years, or Associate with 6+ years, or HS diploma with 8+ years.
• Proven experience as Network & Systems Administrator or IT Systems Engineer.
• Hands-on experience reprogramming Motorola radios and delivering software updates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field reprogramming efforts for APX8500 and APX8000 radios with TACCOM Regional PMs.
• Ensure field activities and programming workflows meet government practices and agency standards.
• Provide technical support for APX Next programming updates as required.

Skills

Network & Systems Administrator

IT Systems Engineer

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking

Master's degree

Associate degree

High School diploma

Tools

APX8500 radios

APX8000 radios

APX Next programming

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Motorola Radio Technician to join our team in Alexandria, VA, Philadelphia, PA or Chandler, AZ. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.

In this role, you will perform hands‑on radio programming deployments and support the coordination of critical software updates for tactical communications equipment. Your focus will be on executing technical procedures and maintaining consistent operational compliance across all field locations.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Support Field Operations: Coordinate with TACCOM Regional Program Managers to execute comprehensive field reprogramming efforts for APX8500 and APX8000 radios
• Maintain Operational Standards: Diligently align all field activities and programming workflows with established government practices and agency standards
• Support Advanced Systems: Provide critical technical support and execution for cutting‑edge APX Next programming updates as required.
• Follow Standardized Procedures: Utilize technical processes, standard operating procedures, and documentation to maintain team efficiency and deployment accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network/Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline AND 4+ years of experience, OR Master's and 2+ years of experience, OR Associate and 6+ years of experience, OR High School diploma/GED and 8+ years of experience
• Professional Experience: Proven track record working as a Network & Systems Administrator or an IT Systems Engineer
• Hardware Expertise: Demonstrated hands‑on experience establishing field reprogramming initiatives and providing critical software updates specifically for Motorola radios
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Documentation Skills: Advanced experience drafting precise technical processes and clear operational procedures
• Framework Familiarity: Prior experience executing workflows within federal operational practices and compliance guidelines

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain agency suitability prior to starting this position
• Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations