Radio Communications Specialist

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an experienced Radio Communications Specialist to support USG projects in Warrenton and Herndon areas. You will deliver senior program management, engineering and administrative support for communications-based initiatives.

Requirements include 6+ years in tactical communications, TS/SCI with poly, ability to travel up to 50% OCONUS, and experience with ICOM/Motorola/Harris gear. Bachelor’s degree with 14 years’ experience considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design.
• Experience with ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.
• Understanding of BASIS and GENESIS systems.
• Knowledge of installation procedures and field training.
• Ability to explain technical procedures to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% OCONUS and 10% CONUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level program management and engineering support for customer communications projects.
• Install, modify and upgrade specialized equipment and systems.
• Test and resolve tier 1 and tier 2 equipment problems.
• Ensure security, safety and regulatory compliance across deployments.
• Travel as required and maintain medical and security clearances.

Skills

Tactical communications

Sponsor systems BASIS GENESIS

Site installation procedures

Technical communication

Tactical systems

Customer requirements

Audience communication

Security compliance

Procurement

Equipment installation

Troubleshooting

Field travel

Medical clearance

Weapons training

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Fall protection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Six years of experience

Fourteen years experience alternative

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Radio Communications Specialist in support of USG in the Warrenton and Herndon areas. The right candidate will provide Senior level Program Management, Administrative, and Engineering Support for our Customer communications-based projects in the Warrenton and Herndon areas.

Qualifications And Required Skills

• Six (6) or more years direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.
• Direct experience with Sponsor systems including BASIS, GENESIS, approval memos and message preparation.
• Solid background in and understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel.
• Ability to explain technical procedures and processes and results of site surveys clearly and accurately.
• Excellent knowledge of tactical systems
• Ability to completely understand and respond to customers comprehensive tactical requirements
• Ability to give details to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to adhere to security and safety standards, counterintelligence and applicable communications policies and procedures
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to independently perform specialized equipment and system installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Ability to test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems
• Willingness to perform extended TDYs in dangerous/hostile environments
• Ability to be medically and administratively cleared for travel
• Ability to successfully qualify for weapons training
• Working knowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work
• Ability to excel independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work at heights and successfully complete Fall Protection training.

Additional Requirements

• Up to 50% travel OCONUS including hazard areas, and 10% travel CONUS, as required and based on customer needs
• Not required, but must be willing and capable of getting weapons certification
• Tower Climbing Certification, Achieve level 1 Sponsor Cert. within 1 year of start date
• Occasional travel within WMA

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience
• Eight (8) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree for a total of fourteen (14) years of experience

Required Clearance

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

About Nightwing

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.