Senior Communications Specialist

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

We are seeking a talented Senior Communications Specialist who will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale telecommunications networks within a highly technical DISA program. This role involves assessing network needs, optimizing performance, conducting feasibility studies, and providing expert guidance to ensure reliable and secure communication systems. 

Responsibilities

• Telecommunications Strategy & Design: Provide technical direction for telecommunications activities, including the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of large telecommunications networks. 

• Network Assessment & Optimization: Evaluate network design based on user needs and recommend optimizations for enhanced performance and reliability. 

• Feasibility Studies & Procurement: Conduct feasibility studies for large projects, develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs), evaluate vendor products, and make recommendations for selection. 

• Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a lead, providing technical guidance and training to junior analysts and engineering staff. 

• Telecommunications Engineering: Apply telecommunications engineering principles and theory to propose innovative design and configuration solutions. 

• System Evaluation & Performance Tuning: Assess existing communication systems to identify deficiencies and recommend network performance improvements. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with end-users to define requirements, identify issues, and ensure proposed solutions align with operational needs. 

• Network Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyze network performance, traffic flows, interfaces, transmission techniques, and communication protocols to optimize efficiency. 

• Technical Reporting & Presentations: Prepare reports, conduct network feasibility studies, and deliver presentations on telecommunications strategies and concepts. 

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Provide technical guidance on data communications requirements, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability across systems. 

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or communications systems within a DoD or federal agency environment (DISA experience highly desirable). 

• Certifications (Preferred):  

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (preferred for security-focused roles) 

• ITIL certification for service management (preferred) 

• Skills & Competencies:  

• Strong expertise in telecommunications engineering, network architecture, and optimization. 

• Proficiency in network performance analysis, troubleshooting, and security best practices. 

• Experience with DoD communication networks, protocols, and security requirements. 

• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to develop technical documentation and present complex concepts effectively. 

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Salary Disclosure

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals