Telecommunications Specialist

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Fort Meade leads cyber operations and infrastructure support within the US Cyber Command mission. This Senior CES position reports under 10 USC 1599f and operates in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level.

The role focuses on evaluating telecommunications systems, managing telecom contracts, implementing cost and technical specifications, and performing project/task coordination to meet agency goals and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating telecommunications systems and requirements.
• Experience serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Ability to review and approve contract technical proposals and cost.
• Project management duties ensuring goals are accomplished.
• Education in an accredited field and understanding foreign education evaluation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manages funds and tracks expenditures to ensure resources for projects or services.
• Provides technical support for acquisitions, including translating requirements into contractual terms.
• Performs technical analysis of contractor deliverables for compliance with policy.
• Reviews and evaluates contract proposals for adequacy and compliance with RFP.
• Conducts evaluations of telecommunications systems to determine future expenditure.

Skills

Telecom systems evaluation

COR duties

Contract proposals review

Project management

Cost analysis

Technical compliance review

Education

Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related

Other qualifying education options

Foreign education evaluation requirements

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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 and Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA OC/Infrastructure Directorate.

Duties

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• 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.
• Provides technical support of acquisitions, to include determining technical sufficiency of procurement packages, translation of technical requirements into contractual terms, technical interpretation of correspondence and documentation.
• Performs comprehensive technical analysis of contractor deliverables. Analyzes deliverables for compliance with DISA and Department of Defense (DoD) policy and procedures. Prepares and presents briefings to senior leadership.
• 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).
• Conducts evaluations of telecommunications systems, projects, or programs to determine future expenditures. Reviews specifications and operational capabilities of the respective equipment and system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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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.

Education

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." 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.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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