Outside Plant (OSP) Lead

Job Title: Outside Plant (OSP) Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

OSP Lead directs Outside Plant telecom infrastructure projects, overseeing fiber/copper installation, splicing, and maintenance. Duties include managing field crew, ensuring strict safety compliance, and executing mission timelines efficiently. Lead and mentor a dedicated team of technicians in the dynamic field of telecommunications infrastructure. Take charge of critical outside plant projects, from initial planning to successful completion. Play a key role in expanding and maintaining essential fiber and copper networks. Drive the successful execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of outside plant (OSP) telecom projects, including fiber and copper installations, splicing, and maintenance.
• Manage, schedule, and support field crews to ensure efficient and high-quality work.
• Enforce strict adherence to all safety regulations and company policies on-site.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, adjusting plans to meet deadlines.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure work meets industry standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, updates, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with other departments, contractors, and utility companies as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently hold an adjudicated Secret and be able to maintain.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance (Security + Certification, equal or higher)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (with at least 1 year within the last 3 years) with the installation of OSP/ISP within the DoD and Naval shore installation practices.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (with at least 1 year within the last 3 years) with AutoCAD software.
• Fiber Optic experience desired
• Must be willing/able to work OCONUS for minimum of one year
• Read and understand Blueprints in both hard copy and softcopy using AutoCAD.
• Understand Fiber splicing tools, procedures, and methods for ordering supplies.
• Installation of OSP within the DoD and Naval shore installation practices.
• MS VISIO and AutoCAD experience to maintain network and cable records.
• Have basic understanding in OSP installation practices.

Desired

• BA/BS +3 yrs recent specialized or AA/AS +5 yrs recent specialized or a major cert + 7 yrs recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized (Outside Plant)
• Current Certified Fiber Optic Specialist (CFOS)
• Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI) or Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
• Certification from the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) or the Electronics Technician Association International (ETA-I), or an equivalent training certification from an accredited technical/trade/service school certifying Fiber Optic training and qualifications in accordance with NECA 301-2004 Installation and Testing of Fiber Optic cable standards.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100