TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnell/Modified Direct Hiring Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will function as a master analyst, performing rigorous mission and campaign level analysis in support of Navy satellite and line-of-sight communications requirements, to include commercial communication services. You will develop and execute analytic requirements agenda required to support Department of the Navy's annual planning and programmatic cycle for leadership decisions regarding multi-billion dollar Major Defense Acquisition Programs. You will manage through differing perspectives and associated issues to navigate communication requirements teams through deliberations and provide critical recommendations based on expert analytic foundation as a senior decision maker. You will be responsible for identifying and developing Wartime command, control, and communication (C3) architectures which include both assured networks and data transports strategies in response to evolving threats to Navy’s access to Space and Cyber capabilities. You will coordinate work of civilians, active-duty military officers and contract personnel. You will manage and assess the adequacy of deliverables from technical contractors.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying knowledge of satellite and line-of-sight communications and maritime network program requirements. 2) Assisting with determining requirement analysis, and the planning, programming, budgeting and execution activities cycle. 3) Utilizing knowledge of satellite communications architectures to address diverse and complex operational issues. 4) Demonstrating stakeholder coordination to build consensus across Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), other resource sponsors, Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), Systems Commands (SYSCOMs) to build coalitions. 5) Knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices with knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze program health, cost-benefit trader offs, and policy impacts. 6) Assist with determining and developing methods and technical solutions to communicate analysis and metrics to various audiences. 7) Demonstrating presentations, possessing verbal and written communication skills, and assisting with drafting staffing packages and briefing materials. Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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