Radio Communications Specialist_

Sterling

**Date Posted:**

2024-05-29

**Country:**

United States of America

**Location:**

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

**Position Role Type:**

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Radio Communications Specialist in support of USG in the Herndon area. This position requires occasional travel to the Springfield or Warrenton areas. The right candidate will provide Senior level Program Management, Administrative, and Engineering Support for our Customer communications-based projects in the Herndon and Warrenton, VA.

**Qualifications and Required Skills:**

+ Six (6) or more years direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.

+ Direct experience with Sponsor systems including BASIS, GENESIS, approval memos and message preparation.

+ Solid background in and understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel.

+ Ability to explain technical procedures and processes and results of site surveys clearly and accurately.

+ Excellent knowledge of tactical systems

+ Ability to completely understand and respond to customers comprehensive tactical requirements

+ Ability to give details to both technical and non-technical audiences

+ Ability to adhere to security and safety standards, counter-intelligence and applicable communications policies and procedures

+ Knowledge of procurement processes

+ Ability to independently perform specialized equipment and system installations, modifications, and upgrades.

+ Ability to test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems

+ Willingness to perform extended TDYs in dangerous/hostile environments

+ Ability to be medically and administratively cleared for travel

+ Ability to successfully qualify for weapons training

+ Working knowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work

+ Ability to excel independently and in a team environment

+ Ability to work at heights and successfully complete Fall Protection training.

**Additional Requirements:**

+ Up to 50% travel OCONUS including hazard areas, and 10% travel CONUS, as required and based on customer needs

+ Not required, but must be willing and capable of getting weapons certification

+ Tower Climbing Certification, Achieve level 1 Sponsor Cert. within 1 year of start date

+ Occasional travel within WMA

**Required Education:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience

+ Eight (8) years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree for a total of fourteen (14) years of experience

**Required Clearance:**

_Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover._

_This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award._

**About Nightwing:**

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

**_RTX is An Equal_** **_Opportunity/Affirmative_** **_Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class._**

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