Subscriber Programming SME

Chartis Federal • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide. Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards. This position is contingent upon award. We are seeking a Subscriber Programming Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop, review, test, and deploy subscriber-radio codeplugs for customer and partner-agency operations. This position ensures programming is accurate, secure, interoperable, and aligned with approved system designs, standards, fleet maps, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years programming Motorola P25 subscriber equipment
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, testing, and deploying subscriber-radio codeplugs for LMR, P25, encrypted tactical communications systems
• Technical knowledge of radio-programming standards, interoperability requirements, firmware and flash updates, and encryption configurations
• Experience managing subscriber fleet maps and operational codeplugs
• Experience in a federal law-enforcement or comparable public-safety communications environment
• Ability to coordinate and support large-scale field-programming activities
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the DHS suitability determination required for access to systems and facilities
• U.S. citizenship required because the position involves the operation, management, or maintenance of DHS IT systems

Responsibilities

• Review TACCOM-related codeplugs used by the customer and partner agencies for interoperability, accuracy, and functionality
• Ensure codeplugs align with system designs, established standards, and operational requirements
• Coordinate requirements with OCIO TACCOM Regional Program Managers, customer offices, partner agencies, and programming teams
• Develop, test, validate, and support deployment of efficient subscriber programming
• Coordinate field-programming deployments with the area of responsibility, regional program manager, and programming team
• Support programming events, codeplug updates, firmware and flash updates, encryption changes, and subscriber configuration activities
• Troubleshoot programming, interoperability, encryption, and subscriber-performance issues
• Document programming actions, configuration baselines, test results, and status

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed