Radio Communications Specialist

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, Virginia is looking for an experienced Radio Communications Specialist to support USG projects in Warrenton and Herndon. The candidate will provide senior-level support for communications-based projects, perform system installations, and adhere to safety standards. A Bachelor's degree and six years of experience are required, along with a TS/SCI security clearance with Poly. Travel is up to 50% OCONUS and additional certification may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in tactical communications projects.
• Ability to explain technical procedures to various audiences.
• Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and engineering support.
• Perform system installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Respond to customer tactical requirements.

Skills

Tactical communications experience with ICOM/Motorola/Harris

Knowledge of BASIS, GENESIS systems

Technical communication ability

Ability to perform equipment installations

Knowledge of procurement processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and six years of experience

Eight years of experience in lieu of degree

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.

EEO Statement

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.