Telecommunications Specialist

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Huachuca, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The role serves as the Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) Action Officer for the Base Emergency Communications System (BECS), representing and coordinating NETCOM interests across its five capabilities. It also supports the Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) and High Frequency (HF) operations by developing and implementing policies, procedures, plans, and training to maintain regulatory compliance. The position analyzes complex IT and telecommunications requests, coordinates enterprise-level change management, and monitors contract performance as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk, and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. It is Mission Essential, and the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Temporary duty travel may be required up to 10–15% of the time. Overtime and shift work, including nights, holidays, and weekends, may be required on short notice in support of contingency operations.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.
• Specialized experience analyzing proposed enterprise-level IT and telecommunications changes and formulating strategic recommendations for senior leadership while maintaining network integrity.
• Specialized experience operationalizing program guidance for major IT and telecommunications modernization projects across diverse operating environments.
• Specialized experience developing policy for High Frequency telecommunications projects or programs.
• Specialized experience managing service contracts and monitoring contractor operations for compliance with performance standards.
• Experience alone must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Obtain at minimum an FCC General class amateur radio license within 9 months and maintain membership in good standing with the American Radio Relay League.
• Obtain and retain membership with the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials within 9 months.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Obtain and maintain required cyber work-role qualifications, including foundational requirements within 9 months, resident requirements within 12 months, and 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work-role code.
• Satisfactorily complete required training and obtain required certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03.
• Be able to work overtime and shift work, including nights, holidays, and weekends, on short notice in support of contingency operations.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as NETCOM Action Officer for BECS, ensuring NETCOM interests across all five capabilities are represented, defended, synchronized, and mitigated.
• Coordinate with the Department of the Army and key commands to synchronize BECS modernization schedules.
• Coordinate VRF circuits and spectrum requests with NETCOM to minimize mission impacts at installations selected for modernization.
• Serve as Army MARS Action Officer by developing, coordinating, and implementing policies, procedures, plans, and training for MARS and HF operations.
• Analyze complex IT and telecommunications requests for technical and functional impacts to maintain operational readiness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and oversee projects or programs supporting enterprise-level change management and implementation of IT and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Monitor contract execution as COR to ensure delivered goods and services meet quality standards.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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