Description

Highlights:

• This is a high-visibility role supporting a mission-critical program for a premier federal law enforcement agency. You’ll be joining a company known for its strong culture, smart people, and commitment to innovation and excellence in federal IT services.
• Our team is made up of talented, mission-driven professionals who collaborate across time zones and disciplines to keep services running smoothly 24/7. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where performance is recognized and professional development is encouraged.
• The Telecommunications Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring timely, efficient communications and IT support to hundreds of users in a high-security environment. You will directly contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of federal law enforcement operations.
• The selected candidate will strengthen their expertise in telecommunications and IT service management, federal contract execution, and customer engagement.
   

Typical Day:

The candidate will provide telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary mission and exercise support the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG).  A typical day is spent at the ERF facility in Quantico, VA, conducting maintenance on unit vehicle and communications equipment, providing system updates on communications equipment, researching new technologies, and conducting and receiving training on new equipment. Employees are on-call to mobilize and deploy on short notice in response to unit deployment.

Position Type Shift Information:

• 40 hours per week during normal business periods at Quantico, Virginia
• Potential extended 8-12 hour day/night shifts, to include weekends, when deployed in support of mission, training, or exercise support
• Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hrs per day. Employees will rotate on and off of a 24/7 “on-call” status to support contingency requirements.  When deployed, the employee may be required to support 24/7 operations in the form of day/night shifts up to 12 hrs for extended periods of time, to include weekends
• Overtime may be authorized by the Contracting Officer on a case by case basis. Compensation time may be authorized for overtime hours accrued that have not been authorized overtime pay
   

US Citizenship: US citizenship required

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility required

Location: ERF Building, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA 22135

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Possess a bachelor’s degree or CompTia Security + certification
• Five (5) years documented experience in telecommunications, communication systems technician support, including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, computer science systems
• Shall be able to carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
• Shall be able to climb on or under small or large vehicles
• Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access
• Ability to pass a polygraph and drug screening exam when directed once employed
• Ability to deploy to locations away from Quantico, Virginia both inside the United States or internationally on short notice and for possible extended periods of time
   

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of telecommunications management;
• Ability to develop and implement mission-specific communication plans
• Have a working knowledge and demonstrate experience with the operational procedures used for a Tactical Operation Center (TOC) or equivalent operational center
• Operational knowledge of cryptographic encryption devices
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding to deploy, establish, operate, and maintain tactical radio, mobile cellular, internet, and video teleconferencing systems
• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning on vehicles and facilities
• Possess a US Passport
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A and or B
• Prior military experience in US military tactical communications ( Army 25 series, USMC 253 series, Navy Information Systems Technician, Air Force 2E series)

Physical Job Requirements:

• Shall be able to carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
• Shall be able to climb on or under small or large vehicles