Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, FRS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, FRS provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more.

As an FRS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Our Operator Technician, located on site at New Boston, NH, executes actions necessary to conduct satellite operations and maintenance required to sustain the operability of communications-electronics equipment located at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS).

Job Responsibilities:

• Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.

• Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during the acquisition, tracking and command functions of each operational support.

• Performs SCR duties as required.

• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.

• Assists with repairs and alignment of equipment IAW TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.

• Assists with Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities.

• Maintains vehicle folders.

• Prepares daily activity log entries in appropriate electronic systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance, or higher.

• Must have a high school diploma.

• Must be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.

• Must be flexible for shift work and overtime (as required).

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical work to include walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overhead.

• Must be familiar with the use of and be able to operate electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.

• Position may require additional government certifications, as necessary.

• Must be available to work on-site.

• Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English.

• Must have COMPTIA Security or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with LINUX is preferred.

• Experience interfacing with military personnel and government customer.

• Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: No

Organization: Five Rivers Services, LLC

Clearance: SECRET

Shift: Variable

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: FIV01884