Telecommunications Specialist (SATCOM)

Duties

• Serves as the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Manager and Trip Lead for emergency operations.
• Manages all Ku-band SATCOM and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems, overseeing TFSO contracts for these services.
• Oversees HF, VHF, UHF, and cellular communications systems in support of NS/EP and contingency plans.
• Maintains responsibility for satellite RF communications and terrestrial radio networks.
• Performs bandwidth studies, gap analyses, and long-range telecommunications forecasts.
• Advises senior managers on emerging technologies and program enhancements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of duty: Set schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment subject to suitability and fitness determination.
• Not authorized for recruitment incentives.
• Bargaining unit status: No.
• Selectees required to have REAL ID or other acceptable identification.
• Must be screened from military recall.
• May be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or stay in place for contingency operations.
• Position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems.
• Experience designing, integrating, and managing wide-area communications networks using SATCOM platforms.
• Experience managing and configuring HF, VHF, UHF, RF-over-fiber, cellular, and terrestrial radio networks.
• Experience developing and implementing telecommunications plans, SLAs, contingency plans, and operational procedures.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.