TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Chicopee (MA)

Remote

USD 70,000 - 91,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command at Westover Air Reserve Base, MA, is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to plan, purchase, control, utilize and maintain radios and specialized communications systems.

The role includes serving as the LMR Program Manager, managing frequencies, COMSEC accounts, and contractual maintenance oversight, with responsibilities for data monitoring and contractor performance in a base telecom environment. Telework eligible.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Program Manager as well as the program manager for other radio and specialized communications equipment.
Serves as frequency manager, regulating and coordinating Radio Frequency Authorizations (RFA).
Administers the LMR, tactical radio and assigned cryptographic equipment Communications Security (COMSEC) program and serves as a COMSEC account custodian.
Administers contracts for preventative maintenance.
Maintains statistical data to monitor contractor performance and budgetary requirements.
Provides technical support, control and first look maintenance for all base Land Mobile Radios (LMR) and related telecommunications equipment.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

The primary purpose of this position is: to perform technical work for the planning, purchase, control, utilization and maintenance of radios (i.e., Land Mobile Radios , tactical radios), and specialized communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Program Manager as well as the program manager for other radio and specialized communications equipment. Serves as frequency manager, regulating and coordinating Radio Frequency Authorizations (RFA). Administers the LMR, tactical radio and assigned cryptographic equipment Communications Security (COMSEC) program and serves as a COMSEC account custodian. Administers contracts for preventative maintenance.

Maintains statistical data to monitor contractor performance and budgetary requirements. Provides technical support, control and "first look" maintenance for all base Land Mobile Radios (LMR) and other related telecommunications equipment (ie, cryptograph).

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69642 - $90540/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.