Electrical Engineer (CYBER)

U.S. Coast Guard•Portsmouth, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0850-13 Electrical Engineer (CYBER) position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5I Communications and Sensors Engineering Branch in Portsmouth, Virginia. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert on electrical and cyber engineering for Coast Guard command and control, communications, and navigation systems. The position involves designing and inspecting critical electronic infrastructure, investigating complex system problems, and overseeing multidisciplinary engineering projects involving secure communications and navigation systems. The engineer also reviews plans and specifications for civil works and military projects and evaluates developments in networking protocols and network security for potential use in facility designs. The position requires a qualifying engineering education or an accepted education-and-experience alternative, as well as at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. A positive education requirement applies, and transcripts must be provided as specified in the announcement. Mandatory training includes completion of Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I), or a management-determined equivalent, within two years of entering the position. A Secret clearance is required. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position is in the federal civilian workforce. All selected applicants must pass a background investigation, and federal salary payments are made by direct deposit. Moving expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations. DHS provides a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility dependent on the type of position.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Must meet the engineering education requirement: an acceptable engineering degree, or an applicable combination of education and experience meeting the stated engineering standard.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including developing and reviewing systems and electrical engineering for communication, navigation, and detection products; advising on proposed and existing electrical engineering plans, designs, and construction activities; and investigating and resolving technical problems and conditions in electrical systems and equipment.
Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Must successfully complete FAC P/PM-I or a management-determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
Must submit required transcripts by the announcement closing date when qualifying based on education or required coursework.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

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 resolve issues affecting 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.
Complete FAC P/PM-I certification or a management-determined equivalent within two years of entering the position.