Telecommunications Specialist

Amentum Services Inc

Manassas, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Adjudication, Advanced Extremely High Frequency System (AEHF), Air Force, Change Control, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Communications Security (COMSEC), CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Workstations, Configuration Management, Cryptography, Customer Satisfaction, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Diversity Recruiting, DoD Clearance, Documentation, Emergency Response, Environmental Regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Identify Issues, Insurance, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Military, Military Communications, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Systems, On Call, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Safety/Work Safety, Satellite Communications, Satellite Radio, Security Clearance, Service Delivery, Shipping/Receiving, Stock Purchase Plans, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Telecommunications, Testing, Training/Teaching, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Videoconferencing, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Manassas, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Purpose and Impact Amentum is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to support mission‑critical communications systems for senior leader decision‑support environments. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong military communications background, hands‑on experience with HF, UHF, and AEHF satellite communications, and direct experience operating communications security (COMSEC) equipment, including keying material handling and loading. This position requires an active DoD TSSCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE, and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Work Schedule Work is performed onsite 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Additionally, there is an on-call requirement that is rotated amongst the team members.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and restore mission‑critical telecommunications systems, including HF, UHF, and EHF SATCOM and LOS systems.
  • Secure voice, video, data, and networked communications systems.
  • Operate and maintain COMSEC and cryptographic equipment, including loading, transferring, safeguarding, and accounting for keying material.
  • Follow COMSEC handling accountability and security procedures.
  • Support warehouse and inventory operations, including tracking, labeling, issuing, and receiving communications equipment.
  • Maintain organized storage and accurate asset records.
  • Apply knowledge, training, and expertise to determine appropriate operational course of action and best solution set to implement under varying events and conditions; brief customer on operational status.
  • Provide operational level instruction and training to users on various voice, video, and data networks, including radio systems, satellite systems, network architecture, and distribution systems.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements, efficiency gains, and innovative approaches to operations and service delivery to increase customer value.
  • Work with customers to determine operational requirements for future system capabilities; support the design, planning, and testing of new systems to meet customer needs; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational use; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations.
  • Ensure proper configuration and change management control are applied and system documentation is current.

Successful candidates will receive highly specialized training on unique job responsibilities.

Position requires travel or response to alternate locations in support of evolving customer requirements or surge demand. Travel as needed: 10%.

Other Responsibilities Safety Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work Environment: Physical Demands and Mental Demands Candidate will be required to carry up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation, work under desks and raised floor, and climb ladders to repair/replace devices and organize the cable management.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Active DoD TSSCI security clearance is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE, and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
  • Five (5) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Experience setting up and troubleshooting circuits and equipment.
  • Experience making, running, testing cables, performing loopbacks, installing equipment.
  • Experience using VTC equipment.

Security Clearance Required: TSSCI Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years Required Certifications: CompTIA IT Security Certification (must be obtained within 6 months)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military communications experience (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force).
  • 5-10 years experience in RF systems, including HF, VHF, UHF, EHF, AEHF.
  • Experience as a Network and/or Systems Administrator.
  • Experience with cryptographic systems, radio systems, video teleconferencing systems, satellite systems, network architecture, and/or inside cable plant distribution systems.
  • Commercial or military certificates of training in RF systems.
  • Instructor or certified trainer experience.

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Javelin Compensation Details $115,000 - $125,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401k matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 03/20/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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Amentum Services Inc