Radio Technician - Join a Mission-Focused Team

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communications Equipment, Radio Frequency Communications, Radios

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE III

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At General Dynamics IT, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, GDIT is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented GSC Technician III (CONUS) to join our team in an OCONUS location.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The Global Secure Communications (GSC) Technician III demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for the particular area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s business practices and issues.
• Provide operations and maintenance support to multiple tactical and land mobile radio systems. Acts as subject matter expert on networking and other communications equipment providers’ (e.g., Harris, Exelis, Kenwood) equipment and provide O&M support.
• Proficient in communications surveys, new installations, and preventative maintenance for vehicle and fixed-site systems, COMSEC management, frequency management, training, and depot-level repair for radios.
• Develops and conducts training for U.S. Government personnel and private contractors regarding the proper use, care, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of assigned systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technical, radio expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Electronics Technician Maintenance III must have:
● Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
● Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ technical and related experience in the field of coordination and technical support for modern communication systems.

● Technical skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ hands-on work experience with type 1 encrypted radios.
• Experience with COMSEC policies and procedures.
• Possess knowledge of radio frequency (RF) theory and principle, and the effects of systems operating in an electronic countermeasures environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge of RF Communications (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Radio).
• Must be able to specify RF communication equipment compatible with CREW systems.

● Security clearance level: Must have a current Top Secret security clearance.

● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:

• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have strong attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows operating systems and office automation software (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint).

Travel Requirements:

• May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training or maintenance at diplomatic facilities.
• OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions.
• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful candidate typically possesses 5–8 years of successful experience in communications or a related field and successfully demonstrate key responsibilities and knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Works on concrete shop floors and positions self inside vehicles to work in cramped and awkward positions.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 30 pounds across and/or around shop floors.
• Uses screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and other hand and power tools.
• Frequently works in warehouses, buildings and vehicles that may be hot, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted.
• Occasionally works outdoors in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Occasionally ascends/descends radio/communication towers to install and fix equipment

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $53.12 - $71.88. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

50-75%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Sterling

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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