TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the FORCE COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, INFORMATION and COMBAT SYSTEMS Department of COMNAVAIRLANT. Duties You will define, develop, and implement current and projected operational mission planning systems network requirements and recommend solutions needed to satisfy them. You will define, develop, implement, and refine general mission planning systems network planning and policy direction in providing direct support to operational units. You will establish or advise on interpretation and application of policies, standards, and procedures for evaluating current and future requirements. You will be the liaison between technical personnel developing detailed design specifications and user activities on problems and delays and resolve such problems and delays. You will draft, review, support preparation and execution of test plans, procedures, and reports for system evaluations. You will engage in staff coordination for changes to plans and programs necessitated by new technology, modified requirements or threat scenarios, or modified prioritizations and funding support. You will coordinate and work with both Command Government Program Manager (CGPM) and Command Government SAP Security Officer (CGSSO) on issues concerning Facility installation and SAP technology. You will assist the Type Wing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) with the creation of updated SAP equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). You will assist the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in the implementation and enforcement of network cybersecurity. You will implement and manage advanced integrated telecommunications technology such as communications methodologies, networking software, communications interfaces, memory, switching, transmitter, receiver, antenna, and other equipment. You will make recommendations to support correction of Fleet, Navy, and Joint mission planning system networking problems, and support development of networking capabilities to support advancements in the mission planning system environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (441), proficiency level (INTERMEDIATE) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience in planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
Experience in telecommunications management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization.
Experience in strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, and resource management.
Experience in management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, auditing, and network security management.
Experience with the concepts, principles, practices, laws and precedents that apply to telecommunications architecture and management, Joint Data Networks, and policy planning in network architectures development.
Experience in techniques used in industry to develop network architectures and how to integrate data and software applications.
Experience with briefing senior leaders is also required as incumbent is expected to make many formal briefings concerning various aspects of assigned network operations and programs.
Experience in telecommunications management methods including end-to-end systems performance monitoring.
Experience in communicating written and oral instruction, directives, and briefings in authoritative, clear, concise and logical terms for implementing procedures, assigning work assignments and presenting recommendations and conclusions.
Experience with Navy and DOD telecommunications management regulations, pamphlets, and other documents and know which guidance is applicable.
Experience in conducting independent research, staying abreast in evolving industry methodologies, and attend conferences.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education There are no educational substitutions for specialized experience for GS-13. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered . click apply for full job details

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