You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) J669 Partner Interoperability and Engagements of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

Duties

You will serve as a Communication-Security (COMSEC) Specialist. You will develop and execute the USINDOPACOM Foreign COMSEC management Plan. You will assist foreign military sales cases involving secure communications equipment and services. You will provide COMSEC policy and technical assistance to the Joint interoperability Test Command (JITC) to facility testing of select U.S. and foreign secure communications systems. You will assist the J69 Partner Interoperability Country Desk Officer (CDO) in activities supporting respective Foreign parner engagements.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

At the GS-11 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Telecommunications Specialist work applying knowledge of a wide range of communications, networks, computers, and communications systems management concepts, principles, and practices, processes to accomplish work through the use of telecommunications devices, methods, services, and facilities in order to effectively and efficiently administer COMSEC program. Experience evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Examples of specialized experience are as follows: Utilizing knowledge of national COMSEC Policy, procedures. Applying knowledge of the technical characteristics of cryptographic equipment. Developing procedures and practices as prescribed in National COMSEC instructions (NACSIs), National Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instructions (NTISSI), National Communications Security Directives, and equipment technical publications. Incorporating technical characteristics of cryptographic equipment gained from field experience and/or specialized schooling, to include equipment characteristics and limitations, compatibility and interoperability with various types of communications infrastructure. Implementing principles required to manage all phases of COMSEC operations to include physical, technical, and Telecommunications security principles, accounting and records-keeping practices, types of communications media, line speed capacities, critical security parameters and installation criteria. At the GS-12 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Telecommunications Specialist work applying knowledge of a wide range of communications, networks, computers, and communications systems management concepts, principles, and practices, processes to accomplish work through the use of cryptographic telecommunications devices, methods, services, and facilities in order to effectively and efficiently administer COMSEC program. Experience evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Examples of specialized experience are as follows: Utilizing knowledge of national COMSEC Policy, procedures. Applying knowledge of the technical characteristics of cryptographic equipment. Developing procedures and practices as prescribed in National COMSEC instructions (NACSIs), National COMSEC / EMSEC Memoranda (NACSEMs), National Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instructions (NTISSI), National Communications Security Directives, and equipment technical publications. Incorporating technical characteristics of cryptographic equipment gained from field experience and/or specialized schooling, to include equipment characteristics and limitations, compatibility and interoperability with various types of communications infrastructure. Implementing principles required to manage all phases of COMSEC operations to include physical, technical, and Telecommunications security principles, accounting and records-keeping practices, types of communications media, line speed capacities, critical security parameters and installation criteria. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Education

For the GS-11- In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND HQ US Pacific Command Honolulu, HI 96701 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]