Internship Telecommunications Jobs in Washington

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This posting is for active service members approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's SkillBridge Program who already possess an active Top-Secret Clearance. SkillBridge candidates are applying to a six-month internship functioning as a Telecommunications Specialist/Tactical Communicator.
Opening Date: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: When a sufficient candidate pool has been reached
Job Title TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST/TACTICAL COMMUNICATOR GS-0391 11/12 MULTIPLE FIELD OFFICE LOCATIONS (SKILLBRIDGE ONLY) Location U.S. Locations - All 56 Field Offices Working Hours 8:15am - 05:00pm Job Type Full Time/NTE 6 months Who May Apply Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Salary GS 11 $63,163.00 - $82,108.00 JOB SUMMARY
The DOD SkillBridge programs provide our retiring and transitioning Service members the opportunity to participate in industry training programs while transitioning out of their Military careers.
The DOD covers Military pay and benefits during a Service member's time in a SkillBridge program, providing an invaluable experience for the Service member and the Industry partner.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Must be Approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's Skillbridge Program
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

As a Telecommunications Specialist you will:

• Ensure that communication data collected from electronic surveillance monitoring equipment is captured and downloaded into various computer systems for analysis, and disseminated for use as evidence.
• Serve as a liaison between various commercial service providers relating to overt and covert telecommunications installations.
• Configure, test, install and maintain telecommunications systems for the division.
• Review and process requests for telephone and data services used in connection with investigative and administrative operations.
• Perform data traffic analysis on cellular, and telephone usage to ensure consistency and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records regarding existing configurations of data circuits.
• Keep abreast of changes in operations, services, features of communications systems and equipment, and technology within the telecommunications industry.
• Provide instructions to investigative personnel on the proper and safe operation of devices, answering any questions relative to the operational capabilities and limitations of the equipment and systems.

Perform a variety of administrative duties to include inventory management, reports on system information, invoice processing and bill payment
For Quantico Applicants Only:
This position is a highly technical and specialized communications position responsible for dedicated communications support to the Render Safe Unit. The Render Safe Unit's operations are designed to locate, diagnose and subsequently disable or destroy improvised explosive devices, and weapons of mass destruction. The Render Safe Readiness Unit (RSRU) Selection will consist of a 5-day testing period conducted at Quantico, VA. During this Selection, each candidate will be extensively evaluated in a number of scored areas. The Selection process is designed to replicate conditions which have occurred during RSRU training and deployments. This is a comprehensive assessment to identify the most desirable candidates for hire based on technical and non-technical knowledge, skills and abilities as well as physical readiness for the mission. In addition to the core technical evaluations, practical problem solving testing and fitness evaluation on which all candidates will be evaluated, candidates will undergo skill-specific testing specifically related to communications systems supporting the counter-IED and WMD problem set. Skill-specific competencies, knowledge and trainability will be evaluated through scenario-based and written evaluations.
Only the most competitive candidates who achieve the highest scores in these areas will be retained. Candidates must achieve preferred or acceptable ratings in all assessed events. As a condition of the job offer, candidates who receive ANY unacceptable ratings during this assessment and those with the lowest scores will have their offer rescinded. A candidate who fails to pass the strength and mobility assessment, the swim test, or the interview panels may be removed from the selection process.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Responds to actual and potential incidents.
• The incumbent works within a dynamic team environment to provide tactical and technical communications systems providing intra-team and national reach back communications capabilities.
• Under the guidance of senior technicians, maintains and tests specialized communications equipment to guarantee availability during a deployment. Regularly performs system and software updates to optimize performance and standardize capabilities across teams.
• Meets established proficiency standards and training requirements validated through technical and physical assessments.
• Maintains skillset for working in austere environments including hot or cold environments, working on ropes at heights, working in confined spaces, and operating in a maritime environment.
• Incumbent must be available to serve on a duty recall roster. While on recall status the incumbent must remain mission-ready for no-notice deployments at all times.
• Handles COMSEC items such as keying material, classified material and controlled cryptographic items in accordance with FBI security policies.
• Trains on and enforces proper protection practices, understands all FBI security regulations and reports any compromise or other security issue involving these materials.
• At the direction of senior technicians, researches and tests solutions to improve technical capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veteran's preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
Telecommunications
Technology Awareness
Collaboration
Problem solving/Judgment
Communication
Public Safety and Security
Equipment Maintenance
Customer Service
Flexibility / Adaptability
HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
     Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, your abilities and skills will be assessed in relation to the FBI's current needs. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding their application status. Your application will remain active in our system for one year. If you are not contacted within that time frame, you are welcome to reapply for future opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must consent to a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph examination. Suitability for federal employment will be determined based on the results of the background investigation.
• Positions including those with fitness-for-duty requirements or that involve international travel, may require proof of specific vaccinations.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Veterans' Preference
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
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