Electronic Field Equipment Technician

Ideal Innovations, Inc. • Quantico, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Field Equipment Technician provides telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary missions and exercises supporting the FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG). The role is based at the ERF facility at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where typical work includes maintaining unit vehicles and communications equipment, updating communications systems, researching technologies, and conducting or receiving training on new equipment. Employees rotate through 24/7 on-call status and must be able to mobilize and deploy on short notice, domestically or internationally, potentially for extended periods.

The position is normally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour workdays at Quantico. During missions, training, or exercises, employees may work extended eight- to twelve-hour day or night shifts, including weekends. Overtime may be authorized by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis; compensatory time may be authorized for accrued overtime not approved for overtime pay. A $5,000 retention bonus is awarded after one year of employment.

Requirements

• Five years of documented experience in telecommunications or communications systems technician support, including electrical, mechanical, or computer science systems.
• Meet one of the stated education-and-experience combinations: high school diploma plus seven years of experience; associate degree plus five years; or bachelor's degree plus three years. CompTIA Security+ certification may substitute for the education requirement.
• Ability to carry communications equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb on or under small or large vehicles.
• Current Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• Ability to pass a polygraph and drug screening examination when directed after employment.
• Ability to deploy away from Quantico, Virginia, domestically or internationally, on short notice and potentially for extended periods.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of telecommunications management.
• Ability to develop and implement mission-specific communication plans.
• Working knowledge of and experience with operational procedures used for a Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or equivalent operational center.
• Operational knowledge of cryptographic encryption devices.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience deploying, establishing, operating, and maintaining tactical radio, mobile cellular, internet, and video teleconferencing systems.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning on vehicles and facilities.
• Possession of a U.S. passport.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A and/or B.
• Prior U.S. military tactical communications experience, such as Army 25 Series, USMC 253 Series, Navy Information Systems Technician, or Air Force 2E Series.

Responsibilities

• Provide telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary missions and exercises supporting the FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG).
• Maintain unit vehicles and communications equipment.
• Perform system updates on communications equipment.
• Research new technologies.
• Conduct or receive training on new equipment.
• Remain on call and mobilize or deploy on short notice to support unit deployments.
• When deployed, support missions, training, or exercises, potentially working extended shifts and weekends.

Benefits

• $5,000 retention bonus awarded after one year of employment.
• Compensatory time may be authorized for accrued overtime hours not approved for overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED