Senior Telecommunications Specialist

Markon

Senior Telecommunications Specialist providing project management and engineering support for communications-based projects at Markon consulting. Active TS/SCI clearance required with 6+ years of tactical communications experience.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides Senior level project management, administrative and engineering support for Sponsor communications-based projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph
Six (6) or more years direct experience with Sponsor tactical communications projects and design including ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.
Direct experience with Sponsor systems including BASIS, GENESIS, approval memos and message preparation.
Solid background in and understanding of current installation procedures (CIP) and field training of personnel.
Ability to explain technical procedures and processes and results of site surveys clearly and accurately.
Strong knowledge of tactical systems
Ability to completely understand and respond to customers comprehensive tactical requirements
Ability to give details to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to adhere to security and safety standards, counter-intelligence and applicable communications policies and procedures
Knowledge of procurement processes
Ability to independently perform specialized equipment and system installations, modifications, and upgrades.
Ability to test, identify, and resolve most tier 1 and tier 2 equipment and system problems
Willingness to perform extended TDYs in dangerous/hostile environments
Ability to be medically and administratively cleared for travel
Ability to successfully qualify for weapons training
Working knowledge of policies and regulations related to the completion of assigned work
Ability to excel independently and in a team environment
Ability to work at heights and successfully complete Fall Protection training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtactical communicationsICOM equipmentMotorola equipmentHarris equipmentBASIS systemsGENESIS systemsinstallation proceduresequipment installationsystem modifications

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer requirements analysistechnical explanationteamworkindependenceproblem-solvingadherence to security standardsattention to detailtraining abilityadaptability

Certifications

Active TS/SCI clearanceweapons training qualification