Communications Maintainer

BMA is seeking a Communications Maintainer to join our team. This position is located in Williamsburg, VA and is contingent on contract award.

Job Summary 

• Perform hands-on inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of NAVELSG’s portable and vehicle-mounted communications equipment, including PRC-series radios, RF-series systems, GPS DAGERs, antennas, amplifiers, power supplies, and related assemblies.
• Ensure all equipment remains fully mission-capable, properly configured, and accurately documented within DPAS-WM, OMMS-NG, and Navy 3M PMS systems. Your responsibilities include replacing damaged components, conducting diagnostics with authorized test equipment, supporting COMSEC accountability, and maintaining calibration records.
• Sustain deployable, dependable communications assets, you directly enable battalions and regiments to maintain command-and-control capability across NAVELSG’s global expeditionary operations.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on portable and vehicle-mounted radio systems, amplifiers, GPS devices, and antennas.
• Conduct technical inspections using multimeters, meggers, spectrum analyzers, authorized test sets, and OEM-approved diagnostic tools.
• Replace HUB batteries, connectors, cables, antennas, and damaged components in accordance with technical manuals and Navy repair standards.
• Maintain equipment records, calibration certificates, maintenance logs, and repair documentation in DPAS-WM, OMMS-NG, and Navy 3M PMS systems.
• Support COMSEC handling, accountability, proper storage, and tracking of sensitive communications material.
• Assist with antenna configuration, basic programming tasks, and functional testing prior to deployment or reconstitution.
• Ensure all maintenance actions comply with OEM technical manuals, safety requirements, and NECC/NAVELSG communications readiness standards.
• Support readiness and cost reporting through accurate data uploads and synchronization with RCRP and related readiness systems.
• Collaborate with Communications Maintainer – Team Leader, Supply, and Warehouse personnel to coordinate repair parts requisitioning and equipment staging.

Clearance Requirements 

There is a Secret security clearance requirement for this position at the time of proposal submission. 

Required Skills & Certifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in radio, electronic equipment maintenance, or tactical communications support.
• Familiarity with PRC-series radios, RF-series systems, GPS DAGERs, and related Navy expeditionary communications equipment.
• Working knowledge of Navy 3M PMS, OMMS-NG, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and diagnostic/repair procedures for communications equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and troubleshooting guides.
   

Desired Skills & Certifications 

• Formal communications, electronics, or radio-repair coursework or certification.
• Experience supporting NAVELSG, NECC, or other expeditionary communications programs.
• COMSEC familiarity or entry-level certification (if not already qualified).
• Completion of annual OPSEC, Cyber Awareness, and Navy Safety training.