Supervisory Television Traffic Continuity Coordinator

Defense Media Activity•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

This is a FY 2027 position with the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent supervises approximately 4–6 civilian employees performing traffic and media management functions and directs a specialized technical staff section responsible for broadcast traffic, continuity, and media management operations. The role coordinates broadcast programming through the traffic system, creates daily broadcast logs, handles command information placement, and tracks, acquires, and manages broadcast media. The position oversees the media management workflow to support timely acquisition, ingestion, and cataloging of television assets. It plans and directs subordinate employees’ daily work, coordinates multi-shift operations and schedules to ensure seven-day operational coverage, and ensures compliance with administrative and contract protocols for television programming agreements. The incumbent reviews contract-processing metrics and coordinates with the agency Contract Office to verify technical delivery parameters. The role requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement at this grade. The position is full-time, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and follows an alternate work schedule. Overtime may be occasional, and situational telework is eligible. Recruitment incentives are not authorized. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen, pass pre-employment and subsequent drug screenings, and possess or be able to obtain and maintain a non-sensitive security clearance. A background investigation is required; a probationary period may also be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service.
Experience administering and managing a computerized television traffic system.
Experience collaborating with system developers and IT staff to optimize database performance, resolve system errors, and manage personnel access levels.
Expertise resolving escalated content-file delivery and formatting issues in coordination with source distributors and internal engineering staff.
Experience directing and coordinating daily traffic and continuity operations to produce accurate broadcast logs and automation playlists across multiple global channels.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic screenings thereafter.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a non-sensitive security clearance.
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately 4–6 civilian employees performing traffic and media management functions.
Direct a specialized technical staff section performing broadcast traffic, continuity, and media management operations.
Coordinate broadcast programming through the traffic system and create daily broadcast logs.
Handle command information placement and track, acquire, and manage broadcast media.
Oversee media management workflow for timely acquisition, ingestion, and cataloging of television assets.
Plan and direct subordinates’ daily work and coordinate multi-shift operations and schedules to ensure seven-day operational coverage.
Ensure administrative and contract compliance protocols are followed for television programming agreements.
Review contract-processing metrics and coordinate with the agency Contract Office to verify technical delivery parameters.
Administer and manage a computerized television traffic system, collaborate with system developers and IT staff to optimize database performance, resolve system errors, and manage personnel access levels.
Resolve escalated issues involving content-file delivery and formatting in coordination with source distributors and internal engineering staff.
Direct, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day traffic and continuity operations to generate accurate daily broadcast logs and automation playlists across multiple global channels.