Radio Communications Manager

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Personal days

Leave accrual

Virginia Retirement System

457 and 401a plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Credit Union Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking an experienced Radio Manager to lead the Public Safety Radio team responsible for a critical P25 system and communications infrastructure. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic program management to ensure reliability, security, and modernization.

You will partner with Police, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management and other county offices, directing operations, budgets, vendor contracts, and lifecycle planning for capital projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 7 years of experience managing/leading technical teams.
• Experience with public safety radio systems and related infrastructure is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and lifecycle planning for critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation, reliability, and modernization of the public safety radio system.
• Lead technical team and coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and public safety leadership.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and lifecycle replacement of critical infrastructure.

Skills

Team leadership

Public safety communications

Strategic planning

Project management

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASTRO P25

BDA/DAS systems

FCC licensing

Job description

Prince William County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Radio Manager to lead the team responsible for one of the County's critical public safety assets. This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialized team supporting a complex, mission-critical P25 public safety radio system and communications infrastructure. The Radio Manager will combine technical expertise, operational leadership, strategic planning, and project management to ensure the County's radio system remains reliable, resilient, secure, and prepared to meet the needs of a growing community and evolving public safety environment.

About This Role

The Radio Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for the County's Public Safety Radio team and is responsible for the day-to-day operation, reliability, modernization, and long-term planning of the County's radio communications environment.

This position serves as a key technology partner to Police, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management, and other County organizations. The Radio Manager works closely with public safety leadership to understand operational requirements and translate those needs into effective communications solutions.

The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with strategic program management. Responsibilities include overseeing system operations and maintenance, responding to critical system issues, managing radio technicians and technical resources, coordinating with vendors and manufacturers, administering contracts, developing budgets, and planning the lifecycle replacement and modernization of critical infrastructure.

The Radio Manager will also lead significant capital projects designed to strengthen and modernize the County's public safety communications capabilities. Current and future initiatives may include:

• Radio site and tower infrastructure improvements
• Radio system redundancy and resiliency initiatives
• Coverage improvement and in‑building radio solutions
• Subscriber radio and fleet management
• Radio system monitoring and fault management
• Emergency communications and backup systems
• Interoperability initiatives with neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners
• FCC licensing, frequency management, and regulatory compliance
• Long‑range capital planning and technology modernization

This position offers the opportunity to lead a technical team, work directly with public safety leaders, shape major infrastructure investments, and help define the future of public safety communications for one of Virginia's largest and fastest‑growing communities.

If you are a leader who understands both the technology and the mission, and you are looking for an opportunity where your expertise has a tangible impact on the safety of a community, we invite you to join the Prince William County team.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of experience managing/leading technical teams.

Preferences

• 7 years supporting ASTRO P25 Radio Systems
• 3 years managing technical projects
• Experience with BDA/DAS systems
• Experience supporting mission critical Public Safety systems

Special Requirements

• A background check is required, which includes a Criminal History Check and Credit History Check.
• Police background investigation to include fingerprinting.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Work Schedule

This position is classified as exempt with the expectation that the candidate will complete duties within the time frame required. After hours and weekend work are occasionally necessary to provide services that cannot be performed during normal business hours. Standard workweek is 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Self-directed as necessary to accomplish the mission through a combination of in‑person, remote, and travel including occasional evenings and weekends.This is a telework eligible position that may revert to in‑office scheduling if business needs change.

Starting Salary Range

$91,162.50 – $137,172.76

Benefits

Prince William County offers excellent benefits including comprehensive health coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual. The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans. The County offers the following programs:

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advisory Committee

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans

• Leave Programs
  • Annual leave – accrue 4 hours each pay period. Accrual increases every 3 years up to a maximum of 8 hours per pay period.
  • Sick leave – accrue 4 hours each pay period
  • Paid Holidays – up to 11 holidays per year
  • Personal Leave – up to 4 days per year
  • Family Medical Leave/FMLA - for employees who qualify
• Life Insurance

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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