Communications Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an onsite position. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment Working alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems Analyzing operations and offering suggestions for improvement Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed up to 50% Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of Communications experience Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting Experience with RF Connectors Hands-on knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, multimeters, etc. Must possess a current Sec+ Certification Preferred Qualifications Experience with ANY of the following radio systems: (KOR 24A, PRC 117 series, Vortex, ARC-231 a plus), SATCOM equipment, radio networks (HPW, Link-11, Link -16, BFT/FBCB2), cryptographic equipment, keying data transfer devices (DTD’s), RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting Experience with JIRA/Confluence Associate's degree in related field NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination Clearance Requirements US citizenship required and an active Secret clearance Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card Physical Requirements Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr