Deployable Communications SME

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Emerging Technologies, Technical Advice, Technical Products

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deployable Communications SME
 

Location: Ramstein, Germany

Clearance: The Deployable Communications SME possesses and maintains a U.S. TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) indoctrination.

Job Profile Summary: The A4C Deployed Communications SME supports the A4CX Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program Office, coordinating tactical communications solutions with the Government, evaluating products and technologies, and assisting in communications planning and integration for exercises,

Job Description: The A4C Deployed Communications SME issues and maintains communications equipment, serves as a technical expert, manages fielded communications systems, plans and executes equipment upgrades. The A4C Deployed Communications SME troubleshoots communication infrastructure, provisions and manages mobile devices linked to TAK, troubleshoots hardware and software, performs system backups and recovery, and installs and relocates equipment. The A4C Deployed Communications SME troubleshoots carrier services, facilitates monthly communication tests, and serves as alternate Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian. COMSEC duties will be performed in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O, Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations, other Air Force Instructions, Air Force Manuals, National Security Agency (NSA) and USAF policies and procedures, and Electronic Key Management System Standards. COMSEC support may extend to compliance and personnel security services to include COMSEC, Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), personnel security, and physical security. 

Certifications: The A4C Deployed Communications SME possesses and maintains DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level I Certification (e.g., A+ CE, Network+ CE, CCNA Security).

COMSEC support specialists must be graduates of the COMSEC Custodian Course or component equivalent course.

TESA eligibility/certification required.

Specialized Experience:

• COMSEC support specialists must be graduates of the COMSEC Custodian Course or component equivalent course.
• Highly desired: Experience with Tactical UHF/VHF radios, deployable secure communications systems, waveform technologies, software-defined radios, Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK), commercial/military satellite architecture, working with other DoD and USG agencies, and providing classroom and hands-on training.

Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of eight years of increasingly complex and progressive experience operating, supporting and evaluating deployable communications systems using a variety of information technology resources. Requires experience with current technologies and, where required for the task, emerging technologies.

Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance.

Additional Requirements: For Germany and Italy positions, candidate must meet TESA requirements as follows:

Germany:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of recent specialized experience; or
• Associates Degree and seven (7) years of recent specialized experience; or
• No degree and 11 years or recent specialized experience.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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