Telecommunications Manager (Spectrum Management)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Telecommunications Manager (Spectrum Management) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Telecommunications Manager (Spectrum Management) for the Joint Activities located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Learn more about this agency Duties Manage operational information systems, networks, and facilities to ensure electromagnetic spectrum support for users. Develop resource requirements to support current and future operations. Plan and assign subordinate work by determining schedules and priorities. Ensure electromagnetic spectrum program objectives and performance requirements are supportable before operational use. Establish electromagnetic spectrum configuration management policies and procedures to maintain hardware and software compliance. Provide technical solutions on electromagnetic spectrum operations to resolve issues during high level meetings. Serve as the commands computer C4 subject-matter expert to guide policy decisions and resource prioritization. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access for the duration of employment. The position may require temporary duty (TDY) 30 days or less travel to various locations up to 25% of the time. Position is subject to random drug testing. Incumbent must pass a drug test. Employee must reside within the local area (50 miles) and able to report to work within an hour notice. May be required to work overtime various hours, including weekends and holidays, with minimum notice. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education OR experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in 1.) assisting with integrating multi-year planning guidance with current-year funding to support fiscal priorities, align resource strategies with organizational goals, and apply working knowledge of spectrum and bandwidth management to maintain a dependable mission-critical communications environment; AND 2.) analyzing enterprise IT systems to recommend solutions that improve performance and reliability and manage project lifecycles with tools (example: JIRA) while maintaining a shared Confluence knowledge base to support effective team collaboration; AND 3.) assist in analyzing quantitative and qualitative IT data to brief leadership on posture and modernization needs and translate technical details into clear business language to support informed decisions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectees. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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