TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Bath Township (OH)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 119,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum Manager) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH to advise AFRL and contractors on spectrum management, equipment certification and frequency issues, enabling a safe, compliant $5B AFRL portfolio.

The role includes analyzing spectrum use, developing better policies, and leading Equipment Certification with national systems; a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.

Qualifications

Education requirements described in OPM Qualification Standards for Telecommunication Series 0391.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: education may be used to meet requirements and must be verified.
Transcript submission may be required for education-based qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provides SME guidance on spectrum management and regulatory interpretation for AFRL and contractors.
Analyzes spectrum utilization to improve policies for RF spectrum protection.
Leads preparation and review of Equipment Certification applications using national systems.

Job description

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: FEW
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum Manager) for the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Position duties include, but are not limited to: Provides subject matter expertise, policy guidance, and regulatory interpretation to AFRL organizations and their contractors, regarding spectrum management, equipment certification and frequency issues, enabling the safe, effective, and spectrum-compliant execution of a $5B AFRL research portfolio.

Independently analyzes spectrum utilization in pursuit of developing better policies and procedures for the protection of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum use for AFRL programs. Compiles, coordinates, and champions spectrum requirements for telecommunication programs and special projects. Leads the preparation and review of Applications for Equipment Certification using current and required National Level software systems.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for the Telecommunication Series, 0391 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75484 – $118528/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.