About the Position: You will serve as the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell (JEMSOC) Information Officer (IO)/Electronic Warfare (EW) Plans Action Officer (AO) and is responsible for developing superior electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) theater capabilities, evolving to an agile and fully integrated EMS infrastructure; AND advise the Combatant Commander (CCDR) on total force readiness in the EMS, securing partnerships for EMS advantages, and establishing effective EMS governance.

Duties

Responsible for implementing the electronic warfare (EW) program across USSOUTHCOM to include development, implementation, and oversight of deliberate and crisis action EW planning, planning resources, assessment, and exercise participation. Oversees EW in current and future operations taking into consideration nontraditional capabilities (e.g., information operations (IO), space, special operations, and special technical operations (STO)) within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. Provides expertise on EMS strategy, emerging partnerships, and on-going development of activities concerning EW and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) management; AND serves on operational planning teams (OPTs) developing EW-related plans. Advises the JEMSOC chief on all aspects of EW with a focus on operational and tactical cyberspace, EW and EMSO; AND develops and reports to higher management estimates of budget requirements. Oversees integration of EW and other information related capabilities (IRCs) of USSOUTHCOM theater, campaign, concept, regional, country specific plans and operations; AND views supporting plans for technical accuracy and EW content. Integrate operations security (OPSEC), influence operation concepts, military deception (MILDEC), special technical operations (STO), and strategic communication (SC) strategies in accomplishing objectives and planning development. Ensures the USSOUTHCOM IO and EW plans are supportable within the spectrum management architecture; AND assists and coordinates the resolution and deconfliction of spectrum conflicts when required. Provides EW staff estimates, initiates, directs, coordinates, and participates in determining requirements while implementing concepts and achieving capabilities envisioned to support operations. Regularly maintains technical proficiency through continuous research and training; AND attends conferences, briefings, and seminars related to IO and EW planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Provides input and advice concerning the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES) and resourcing processes for developing and reporting to higher management estimates of IO and EW budget requirements.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A pre-employment background investigation that includes contact with references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, a review of a driving record, credit and criminal history, and military service are required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
• In the event of a crisis or wartime, you must continue to perform the duties and requirements of the position to ensure the success of combat operations or to support combat essential systems subsequent to mobilization or an evacuation order.
• Additional training, medical requirements, and deployment responsibilities may apply to this position.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, you are required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This is a Non-Key Security Cooperation (SC) position based on the duties and responsibilities. The position requires DoD SC Workforce (SCW) Certification.
• Must complete certification-related training requirements in the SC Area of Concentration (AoC) within the timeframe associated with the position's SCW certification level.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes providing practical knowledge in applying Electronic Warfare (EW) analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission operations, deployment, rescue, acquisition, weapon system/training device upgrade/modification, PPBS, special operations, or similar operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and EvaluatingSpectrum ManagementTelecommunications Project/Program Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk