Telecommunications Manager

Defense Information Systems Agency • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

This supervisory position is recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of US Cyber Command and is located in the DISA OC/Infrastructure Directorate. The position is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

The Telecommunications Manager sets organizational goals and objectives, evaluates division performance, assesses funding and personnel needs, recommends resource allocations, and coordinates with agency elements. The manager provides costing, technical, and security input for program planning and decision-making; directs employees developing program and resource documentation for directorate and DISN implementation, installation, operations, acquisition strategy, and contracting efforts; and supervises and evaluates divisional work and employees.

The role resolves highly complex programmatic, technical, and security problems related to implementing, installing, reconfiguring, re-optimizing, and integrating Defense Information System Network (DISN) networks. It also oversees contract surveillance and quality assurance for PEO–Transport projects, programs, and plans involving DISN installation and implementation, ensuring contracted services, milestones, deliverables, and commodities meet agency needs.

The position requires a favorable suitability review and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). It is subject to drug testing, annual financial disclosure reporting, and applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must receive a favorable suitability review and obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI; maintaining security eligibility is a condition of employment.
• Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Subject to drug testing upon entry and randomly thereafter.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Must meet basic requirements through qualifying education, technical training, or experience in communications systems, procedures, and requirements.
• At the GG-15 level, must have at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level, including leading, directing, and advising; resolving technical and security problems; and supporting DISN implementation, installation, operations, acquisition strategy, and reconfiguration.
• Must describe qualifying experience and/or selective placement factors in the resume; all qualifications must be met within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• No education substitution is permitted for qualifying experience at the GG-15 level.
• A one-year probationary period may be required for assignment to a supervisory position; a three-year trial period may also be required if a prior trial or probationary period has not been completed.

Responsibilities

• Set organizational goals and objectives; evaluate division performance and accomplishments; assess funding and personnel needs; recommend resource allocations; and coordinate with agency elements.
• Provide costing, technical, and security input for program planning, decision-making, and installation.
• Direct branch employees in developing program and supporting resource documentation for directorate and DISN implementation, installation, operations, acquisition strategy, and contracting efforts.
• Direct, assign, and review divisional work; recommend and approve performance standards; approve leave; prepare performance ratings; counsel employees; and resolve grievances within authority.
• Resolve highly complex programmatic, technical, and security problems involving DISN implementation, installation, reconfiguration, re-optimization, and integration.
• Conduct contract surveillance and quality assurance oversight of PEO–Transport projects, programs, and plans involving DISN installation and implementation.
• Plan, manage, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive surveillance program to ensure contracted support services, milestones, deliverables, and commodities meet agency needs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed