Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Science
DOS
Telecommuting
Network
Inventory
Computer Science
IT Management
Site Survey
Acquisition
VSAT
Satellite Communications
iDirect
Satellite
Information Systems
IT Architecture
Microsoft Office
Quick Learner
Adaptability
Supervision
Work Ethic
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2507446
Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-10
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Technician
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
This is a communications specialist position assigned to the U.S. Department of State's (DoS) crisis response communications office. This role requires 4 days/week onsite in Springfield, VA and allows 1 day/week of telework when not traveling. Travel can range from 15%-50%, depending on world events.
Description of Duties:
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Required Clearance:
Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-10
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Technician
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
This is a communications specialist position assigned to the U.S. Department of State's (DoS) crisis response communications office. This role requires 4 days/week onsite in Springfield, VA and allows 1 day/week of telework when not traveling. Travel can range from 15%-50%, depending on world events.
Description of Duties:
- Serves as a satellite and network technician.
- Tests and configures VSATs and other crisis/contingency communications equipment.
- Works with customers to gather communications requirements and provide solutions.
- Works with other IRM offices to configure, test and deploy systems.
- Deploys, often with little notice, to Department priority locations throughout the world.
- Troubleshoots systems both in the field and remotely by phone.
- Helps maintain accurate inventory.
- Job will require heavy lifting at times.
- Administrative tasks as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering and 7+ years' experience in Information Systems and Technology Management; AS and 9+ years; or high school and 11+ years.
- Experience with site surveys, satellite acquisition, installation, configuration and troubleshooting tactical VSAT.
- Advanced knowledge of satellite communications to include iDirect satellite modems, ISCP, and ISCP technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of information systems, concepts and methods.
- Exposure to multiple IT disciplines, enterprise IT architecture principles and methods sufficient to determine the capabilities and compatibilities of equipment and systems.
- Excellent communications skills and well versed with Microsoft Office software.
- Candidate will work closely with company, contractor personnel, and Government personnel to conduct operational activities and must work well in a team environment.
- Technically capable, fast learner, quality minded, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independent of supervision.
- Detail-minded with an extraordinary work ethic.
Required Clearance:
- ship.
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
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