Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum) (Title 32

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Illinois National Guard (IL DCSIM). The Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum), GS-0391-11, serves as Spectrum Manager for the State National Guard Headquarters and provides technical support and oversight for the statewide Army spectrum program. The position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade specified in the announcement; the selectee must wear a military uniform.

The position develops and manages the command spectrum management program, including bandwidth spectrum management. It supports authorized military and civilian users, identifies and deconflicts frequencies for military and domestic operations, manages assigned frequencies, and monitors spectrum accountability. It plans documented spectrum-resource requirements for military operations and telecommunications systems, evaluates spectrum-dependent equipment purchases for suitability and network integration, and maintains the state frequency emitter list. The specialist coordinates with COMSEC account managers and state and federal agencies to secure frequency availability for joint operations and other activities.

The role also monitors preventive maintenance programs for assigned expeditionary and operations equipment and maintains required maintenance records and schedules. It ensures compliance with physical and COMSEC security measures, TEMPEST, and red/black engineering and installation criteria. The specialist consults commercial carriers, program managers, and military technical control facilities about exercises, heavy traffic periods, equipment testing, and maintenance downtime.

Employment conditions include a federal suitability background investigation, possible completion of a trial period, mandatory direct deposit, and possible irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements. The incumbent must complete specified Risk Management training and request appropriate eMASS roles within six months of hire, and must be eligible for enrollment in the Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP).

Requirements

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade listed in the announcement is required before the effective date of placement.
• Must be within the stated military-grade eligibility: enlisted, warrant officer, or officer, not above O-5.
• For GS-11, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9, including knowledge of communications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media; electronic communications concepts and requirements; specialized communications methods and analytical techniques; technical characteristics of communications equipment, automated control and network management systems, transmission media, and telecommunications system components; and DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force telecommunications programs or processes.
• Alternatively, qualifying education for GS-11 must be a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. Official transcripts are required to support education claims.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• The selectee must wear a military uniform and participate in direct deposit.
• The incumbent must complete appropriate Risk Management training and request appropriate eMASS roles within six months of hire, in accordance with applicable requirements.
• The incumbent must be eligible for enrollment in the Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP).
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• A trial period may be required.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operations or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the command spectrum management program, including all aspects of bandwidth spectrum management.
• Provide spectrum management operations support to authorized military and civilian units, organizations, and activities in accordance with applicable Army, state, and local requirements.
• Identify and deconflict frequencies for military and domestic operations.
• Manage assigned frequencies and monitor spectrum use to ensure accountability.
• Plan and document spectrum resources needed for military operations and telecommunications systems.
• Evaluate purchases of spectrum-dependent equipment for suitability, network integration, and use.
• Coordinate with agency-level COMSEC account managers to maintain current allocations and obtain new authorizations.
• Maintain the state frequency emitter list.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies to ensure frequencies are available for multi-agency operations, state compacts, convoy movements, and related activities.
• Monitor preventive maintenance programs for assigned expeditionary and operations equipment, maintaining documentation and schedules in accordance with applicable military regulations and publications.
• Ensure systems comply with physical and COMSEC security measures, TEMPEST, and red/black engineering and installation criteria.
• Consult with commercial carriers, program managers, and military technical control facilities regarding exercises, anticipated heavy-traffic periods, equipment tests, and maintenance downtime.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree