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Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future
Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented COS Technician III to join our team in the Northern Virginia.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The Contingency Operations and Special Events Program (COS) Technician III demonstrates and applies 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.
- The successful candidate will typically possess 5–8 years of successful experience in communications or a related field and successfully demonstrate key responsibilities and knowledge; 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 provides operations and maintenance (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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years technical and related experience in the field of coordination and technical support for modern communication systems.
- A minimum of two (2) years hands-on work experience with type 1 encrypted radios.
- Experience with COMSEC policies and procedures.
- Possess knowledge of 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.
- 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 OS and office automation software (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current US Government Secret Personnel Security Clearance.
- A Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance may be required to meet changing requirements.
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.
Physical Requirements:
- Moves about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Uses a computer and other office equipment.
- Occasionally works on concrete shop floors, server rooms, and positions self inside vehicles to work in cramped and awkward positions.
- May work outdoors in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
- Grasps, positions and assembles equipment.
- Occasionally ascends/descends radio/communication towers to install and fix equipment.
- Communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.
ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.
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