Telecommunications Specialist

US Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a Senior GG-13 professional to evaluate and manage telecommunications systems and contracts. You will assess expenditures, serve as COR, and ensure contract performance aligns with mission requirements.

Qualified applicants will have experience in cost analysis, technical specification development, and oversight of contractor deliverables, with emphasis on telecommunications projects and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing or improving communications systems.
• Experience showing knowledge of current developments in communications concepts and technology.
• Qualifying Experience: COR role, contract management and cost analysis responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review telecommunications systems, projects or programs for future expenditures.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and manage telecom contracts to meet goals.
• Review cost proposals, develop technical specifications and assess contractor work products.

Skills

Contract management

Telecommunications evaluation

Project management

Education

Electrical/Electronic engineering

Computer science

Job description

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 OC/Infrastructure Directorate. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Education

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.

Other Education: 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.

OR

Experience

Specialized Experience: 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.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, 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 conducting evaluations of telecommunications systems, projects, or programs to determine future expenditures, serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), managing telecommunications contracts ensuring project goals are accomplished. Reviews, analyzes and approves cost, develops technical specifications and accepts or rejects work products from contractors. Reviews and evaluates contract technical proposals for adequacy and compliance with Request for Proposals (RFP). Performs project management duties, when applicable, which includes responsibility for ensuring project goals are accomplished.

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.