Communications Test Manager, 3SCS

Summary Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn. Learn more about this agency Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Communications Test Manager to support 3SCS (NH-0301-02, GS-05/11 equivalent). Description: Candidate will utilize knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment architecture to configure systems for testing. Operates the Communications Processor System (Cheyenne Mountain Complex and the Alternate Missile Correlation Center), and the Cheyenne Mountain Message Processor. Candidate will utilize knowledge of the space surveillance network architecture to configure and troubleshoot space surveillance network circuits. On occasion works with Test Requestor's test personnel to review data format and message routing when troubleshooting message processing. Candidate will utilize knowledge of test procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Space Surveillance networks during Test Control configurations of the operational and test platforms. Ideal Candidate: Previous experience, prior military or gov't civilian, of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment weapons system and its functionality and/or Ballistic Missile Early Warning Sensor preferred. Knowledge of system isolation testing concepts a plus. Key Skills and Abilities: l. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications concepts, principles, and practices. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of computer techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures as well as system software and systems development life cycles and including systems documentation, design development, configurations management, systems integration and testing. 3. Knowledge of missile warning sensor and forward user operations and configurations. 4. Ability to operate a Correlation Center (i.e. Cheyenne Mt Complex or Alternate Missile Warning Center at Offutt AFB) Technical Control Facility. 5. Knowledge of Integrated TW/AA message data formats and message routing within the Integrated TW/AA network (correlation centers, sensors, forward users). 6. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. PCS / relocation funding is not authorized. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 days per year. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing. Qualifications The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions. Additional information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.