Telecommunications Specialist (Operations, Senior Analyst)

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist (Operations, Senior Analyst) to support our federal government client located in the Lexington Park, MD area.

The Telecommunications Specialist supports core operational, technical, and programlevel activities across shipboard modernization, integration, and telecommunications engineering efforts. This role provides seniorlevel operational oversight, coordination, and analytical support to ensure installation readiness, configuration compliance, schedule alignment, and quality assurance across multiple ship classes and technical platforms. The Telecommunications Specialist serves as a technical and operational subjectmatter contributor to government program offices, ensuring that installations, alterations, and modernization efforts meet all NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and platformspecific standards.

The position is part-time (less than 20 hours per week) and currently requires a remote schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational planning, execution tracking, and installation coordination across shipboard modernization projects, including LCS, DDG, FFG, MSC, and USCG platforms.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure timely installation planning, site survey readiness, and alteration certification.
• Assist with shipboard AIT activities, including daily production meetings, installation inbriefs/outbriefs, alteration compliance, ILS coordination, and oversight.
• Assist with tracking and managing operational deliverables including SCD maturity assessments, corrective action forms (CARS), alteration completion reports (ACRs), configuration updates, and Temp Alteration removals.
• Assist with interfacing with program offices, platform managers, ILS teams, safety reviewers, and QA specialists to ensure coordinated execution of shipboard modernization.
• Assist with overseeing technical and operational teams, including installation leads, technicians, welders, fitters, and multidiscipline engineering support personnel.
• Assist with preparing operational documentation including work specifications (SOWs), POA&Ms, MOAs, Naval Completion messages, LateAdd messages, and Temp Extension messages.
• Assist with conducting operational risk assessment, schedule analysis, readiness evaluations, and mitigation planning across multiple sites and shipyards.
• Assist with providing operational test support (SOVTs), troubleshooting, alignment, and verification for SATCOM, SHF/UHF, OE82, NAVMACS, AN/GRC211, and associated communications systems.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with shock/vibe, EMI, and COMSECrelated standards for equipment racks and modernization hardware.

Travel

Up to 10%, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive operational, shipboard installation, telecommunications, or systems integration experience
• Demonstrated mastery of shipboard installation coordination, NAVSEA processes, configuration management, and alteration certification requirements
• Expertise with SATCOM/SHF/UHF systems, NAVMACS SMS, OE82, AN/SRQ4, AN/GRC211, and related telecommunications/mission systems
• Extensive experience using NDE, RMMCO, AMPS, and eLAR for installation tracking and workflow management

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ILS certification, CDMDOA, QA/Safety reviews, and SHIPMAIN compliance
• Experience with engineering test beds, antenna alignment, and communications system integration
• Prior AIT Management experience

Education

High School Diploma. BA/BS preferred.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must currently possess a Secret clearance; please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on theMIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early-career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work
  • 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services
  • 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials
  • 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.