Telecommunications Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA ISC/INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTORATE (IE121).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing position.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon entering the position and annually thereafter, in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.
• Travel may be required in accordance with the Joint Travel regulations.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
• Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.
• Specialized experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
• To qualify at the GG-13 grade level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.
• For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience overseeing complex telecommunications or network infrastructures, such as IP networks, fiber optics; or advising leadership or technical staff on the planning, design, integration, and implementation of agency-wide or large-scale communication systems; or developing local or organizational policies, procedures, and long-range plans for telecommunications capabilities; or directing technical projects, establishing milestones, and coordinating actions across different organizational units.
• Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.
• All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Responsibilities

• Performs project management duties, when applicable, which includes responsibility for ensuring project goals are accomplished.
• Meets with customers and technical personnel to define user requirements and determine the most efficient means of accomplishing objectives and resolving technical issues.
• Manages funds, when applicable, and tracks expenditures for the respective equipment, system, or program to ensure adequate resources are available to complete projects or provide service to customers.
• Conducts evaluations of telecommunications and satellite communications (SATCOM) systems, projects, or programs to determine future expenditures.
• Serves as a technical authority on enterprise network management, communications and transport systems, Internet Protocol (IP) routing, and cybersecurity criteria and methodologies.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior