Lead Motorola Radio Technician

MANTECH • Alexandria, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a career- and customer-oriented Lead Motorola Radio Technician for a future opportunity. The role is based in Alexandria, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Chandler, Arizona, and is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote per week.

In this leadership role, the technician manages hands-on radio programming deployments and coordinates software updates for tactical communications equipment. The role focuses on standardizing technical procedures and maintaining operational compliance across field locations. The position includes travel up to 25% to perform radio programming and support mission readiness.

The successful candidate will lead field reprogramming efforts for Motorola APX8500 and APX8000 radios, support APX Next programming updates, and develop technical processes, standard operating procedures, and documentation. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain agency suitability before starting; the position may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network/Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline and 9+ years of experience; or a doctorate and 4+ years of experience; or an associate degree and 11+ years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 13+ years of experience.
• Proven experience working as a Senior Network & Systems Administrator or an IT Systems Engineer.
• Hands-on experience establishing field reprogramming initiatives and providing software updates for Motorola radios.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and oversee teams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain agency suitability before starting the position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time and occasionally move around the office to access equipment or communicate with colleagues, management, and customers, including through presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience drafting precise technical processes and clear operational procedures.
• Experience executing workflows within federal operational practices and compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with TACCOM Regional Program Managers to establish, manage, and execute field reprogramming efforts for APX8500 and APX8000 radios.
• Align field activities and programming workflows with established government practices and agency standards.
• Travel up to 25% to field environments to carry out hands-on radio programming and support mission readiness.
• Provide technical support and execute APX Next programming updates as required.
• Draft technical processes, standard operating procedures, and documentation to improve team efficiency and deployment accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee teams to support successful project delivery and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior