Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Purpose of this position is to serve as a senior planner, staff action officer, network operations analyst, and project manager for major and/or technologically advanced information systems and military satellite systems, engaging in the day-to-day operational planning and management of satellite resources on a round-the-clock basis.

Duties

Provides management and planning for user missions on SATCOM constellations. Serves as staff action officer responsible for large-scale and other complex or labor-intensive projects involving major MILSATCOM and related information systems. Ensures representation at meetings, conferences, and ad hoc working groups. Participates in various panels, study groups, work groups, and planning activities at command and higher echelon levels.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• PCS expenses will be paid by Gaining Unit IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI clearance.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Telecommunications Series 0391. Click here for the occupational requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Engages in long-range planning and provides immediate responses to requests for satellite access/allocations including frequency and transmit power for user terminals when deployed in the command area of responsibility. Provides for the integration of existing and new strategic and tactical communications systems that support information exchange between forces in all mission areas. Provides direct technical and operational planning, system configuration and operational mission support to assigned areas in formulating and implementing operational plans, operational orders, and other operational directives. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive technical knowledge of satellite payload management, network management, and telecommunications systems. 2. Expert knowledge of policies, plans, objectives, requirements, and capabilities of SATCOM systems. 3. Experience in conducting studies involving both long-range and short-range plans involving the control aspect of satellite communications. 4. Skill in performing trend analyses for SATCOM terminals and satellite segments to determine technical supportability. 5. Ability to analyze technical work of satellite payloads and ground station architectures. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including writing plans and technical documents, requirements, procedures, and technical analyses. 6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]