Radio Communication Specialist_

**Description**The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the National Security Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Radio Communications Technician within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program.The candidate is responsible for providing remote and site service, repair, and installation support of existing hardware, software, communication network configurations, and new system initiatives for all locations within the area of responsibility. Requires expert knowledge and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. This position is in the greater Austin, Texas, Metro Area.Primary ResponsibilitiesThey will diagnose mechanical or technical deviations from performance specifications using established procedures and prepare reports to analyze failure trends and serviceability issues. Duties will include managing, handling, and disposition/administration of Communications Security (COMSEC) material. Their responsibilities may include on-site support services and assisting in developing and ensuring adherence to area-wide procedural/policy changes. The candidate will be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area and typically be accountable for coaching and reviewing the work of their peers. They will develop technical solutions to complex technical problems that require collaboration with internal experts and perform deep analyses of the impact on the product/solution.Basic Qualifications+ The candidate must possess a minimum TS Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a program SCI and Polygraph.+ Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with telecommunications, electrical, computer engineering, and related communication technologies, including system operations, engineering, design, installation, repair, and analysis+ Experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) account management+ Experience in working with wireless/wired telecommunications technologies and platforms; interfacing with commercial carrier representatives and articulating telecommunication service requests at a very technical level; and utilizing project management competencies in determining the applicable scope of work, material and equipment procurement, scheduling, and budgets for assigned projects.+ Must have normal color vision.+ Must be able to maintain a valid Driver's License+ Able to constantly stand to perform maintenance tasks for extended periods; frequently walk to access work sites while maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; make frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.+ Able to occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel; climb to access equipment, use ladders, and use lift carts; lift and carry objects weighing up to forty-five (45) pounds a minimum of twenty (20) feet; push and pull objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.Preferred Qualifications+ Multi-band Ground Communication Course+ Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Training/QualificationHF, AUHF or VLF Course**Original Posting Date:**2024-08-14While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.**Pay Range:**Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.REQNUMBER: R-00141710All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.