Electrical Engineer (CYBER)

U.S. Coast Guard•Portsmouth, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer (CYBER) is a GS-0850-13 position with the Department of Homeland Security’s C5I Communications and Sensors Engineering Branch in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role advises senior leadership on electrical and cyber engineering matters related to Coast Guard command and control, communications, and navigation systems. It designs and inspects critical electronic infrastructure, investigates technical problems, oversees multidisciplinary engineering projects, reviews technical plans and specifications, and evaluates networking and security developments for incorporation into facility designs. The position has a positive education requirement and requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience must include developing and reviewing systems and electrical engineering for communications, navigation, detection, and related products; advising on electrical engineering plans, designs, and construction activities; and investigating and resolving technical problems in electrical systems and equipment. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. Transcripts are required with the application. The employee must complete Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I), or a management-determined equivalent, within two years of entry into the position. Other training may be required. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance, and successful completion of a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Meet the positive education requirement for engineering, or an allowed combination of education and experience under the stated engineering qualification standard.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level.
Specialized experience must include developing and reviewing systems and electrical engineering for communication, navigation, detection, and related products.
Specialized experience must include advising on electrical engineering plans, designs, and construction activities.
Specialized experience must include investigating and resolving technical problems and conditions in electrical systems and equipment.
Complete FAC P/PM-I or a management-determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Be a U.S. citizen and meet the Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.
Obtain and maintain the required Secret clearance and successfully pass a background investigation.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Submit required transcripts by the closing date; official transcripts must be provided if selected and before appointment.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership as a subject matter expert on electrical and cyber engineering aspects of existing and proposed Coast Guard command and control, communications, and navigation systems.
Design and inspect critical electronic infrastructure, including power distribution systems, equipment, and wiring.
Investigate complex technical problems in electrical and cyber systems to address impacts on operational costs, efficiency, safety, and performance.
Oversee multidisciplinary engineering projects to ensure secure installation and integration of advanced communication networks and navigation systems.
Review technical plans, drawings, and specifications for civil works and military projects for compliance with modern electrical engineering standards.
Evaluate developments in computer networking protocols and network security methodologies for incorporation of current cybersecurity defenses into facility designs.