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PROGRAM MANAGER (TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Suffolk, Virginia
Closing date
Mar 14, 2021
Duties

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of the daily work routine and administration of the subordinate staff Providing enterprise network management and telecommunications support for improving the effectiveness of C4 and Cyber technology, focused on successful employment of current Department of Defense (DoD) C2 directives and priorities.
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Responsibilities

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert in telecommunications systems management with a focus on addressing the requirements across the functional operational domains of Command and Control (C2), Fires, Intel, and Logistics.
  • Reviews functions involving network (tactical and enterprise) management that focuses on system functionality, information assurance, cyber security, Command and Control (C2), redundancy, to include Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) thresholds, and self-healing methodologies.
  • Assesses operational network structure, scalability, security, reliability, and capacity planning functions.
  • Provides expert technical advice and support for real-time analysis, control, and operation of the Internet Protocol (IP) services and systems.
  • Serves as a recognized technical authority with responsibility for formulating and guiding technology integration/assessments of C4 systems of major importance within AID, the Joint Staff, DoD, Agencies and Mission Partners.
  • Supports development of Division transition procedures and methodologies, consistent with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) guidelines, to more efficiently and effectively transition proven C4 best practice capabilities into the DoD acquisition process.
  • Provides leadership and team leader guidance to subordinates and a matrixed team of contractors, civilian, and military personnel in integrating and assessing C4 systems to execute all major tasks identified within Technology Integration Branch (TIB)'s Work Plans.
  • Leads the development, coordination and implementation requirements to establish a Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) with senior industry leaders as needed for TIB Work Plan objectives.
  • Serves as TIB's primary coordination and administrative representative with the Cyber, Engineering, and Operations Division (CEOD) of the DDC5I on all computers, radios, telecommunication devices, communications security devices, antennas, end user devices and their peripherals as defined by DDC5I property management account ledger (hardware, software inventory for C3I Lab; for JTIE Lab).


Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up CONUS and OCONUS on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Selectees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve DAWIA T (Test and Evaluation-Engineering) certification Level III


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

1. Reviews all major telecommunications specialization to include data communications, frequency management, deployment planning, and network switching to ensure general telecommunications policy, technology, and programs/projects.

2. Develop, changes, or interprets telecommunications policies for program planning functions, utilizing current scientific and technological advances in electronics and automation.

3. Applies new theories, concepts, and developments to emerging Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (C4) IT technologies and network information assurance and operational requirements.

4. Utilizes network systems management methods for end-to-end systems performance monitoring, network architecture, topology design, and transmissions protocols.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition Category T (Test and Evaluation- Engineering) Level III and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf

Other Notes:

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).


This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition Category T (Test and Evaluation-Engineering) Level III incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
  • Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and will be compensated within the scope/guidelines of government civilian employment.
  • Incumbent may be required to travel 5-10 nights per month CONUS and OCONUS (up to 20%) with little notice to coordinate initiatives, to represent the division at meetings and events, and to do demonstrations and presentations about the division's efforts


How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:
  • Technical Competence
  • Telecommunications Planning, System Design, and Integration
  • Telecommunications Project/Program Management
  • Telecommunications Security Management
  • Telecommunications System Testing and Evaluation


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. SF50
  • All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive)

3. Veteran's Documents

  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)

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