Telecommunications Specialist (Cyber)

Defense Information Systems Agency•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

This 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 the U.S. Cyber Command and is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The position is located in DISA OC/DISA GLOBAL - INFRASTRUCTURE & SVCS DIV (ORG RN441). The Telecommunications Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on telecommunications policies, procedures, and government-provided tools. The role supports contractor performance and contract administration, analyzes escalation data and process issues, provides administrative support to CORs, and assists with acquisitions by assessing procurement packages and interpreting technical requirements and documentation. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, drug testing, and completion of DoD 8140 qualification requirements. It is designated Mission Essential. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination; under normal conditions shift work or an alternate schedule is not required, though it may be needed during a crisis or to meet mission needs. Moving costs may be paid, and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

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 maintain security eligibility; the position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and may involve access to classified information.
Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months.
Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement through qualifying education in a relevant field or specialized experience evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements, demonstrating knowledge of current communications concepts and technology.
Must have at least one year of qualifying experience at the next lower grade level, including experience in telecommunications services, overseeing contractor personnel to facilitate customer activations, and reviewing and validating contract deliverables and identifying process-improvement areas.
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.
There is no substitution of education for qualifying experience at the GG-12 grade level.
Must submit to drug testing before appointment or placement.

Responsibilities

Maintain current skills and expertise in telecommunications policies, procedures, and associated government-provided tools.
Provide technical and administrative oversight support to contractor personnel by addressing external dependencies that affect contract deliverables.
Track escalation data, analyze it for trends and systemic issues, and work to resolve issues that could lead to contract disputes related to the request fulfillment process.
Provide administrative support to multiple Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs) and Alternate CORs across multiple task orders and contracts.
Support acquisitions by determining the technical sufficiency of procurement packages, translating technical requirements into contractual terms, and interpreting correspondence and documentation.