This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Special Technical Operations (STO) Chief for Special Communications (SC) within SOTF. This positon is located in Fort Liberty, NC.

Duties

Serves as a Special Communications project manager and subject matter expert for the research and development activities and fielding of low density, highly specialized telecommunications and IT programs, systems, services, and equipment. Serves as a Concept of Operational Picture (COP) manager. Coordinates, plans, and de-conflict Blue Force Tracking beacon devices (BFT) for development, fielding, and deployment IAW higher HQ COP managers. Serves as technical expert and advisor on matters relating to Special Communications program/management analysis, and manpower/program resource allocation, Translates broad concepts and objectives into projects and programs, with specific delineation of the roles of the various organizational elements. Serves as technical expert and advisor on matters relating to Special Communications program/management analysis, and manpower/program resource allocation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret with access to Sensitive Compartmented Info security clearance for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter,
• 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 25-30% of the time.
• Incumbent may be required to undergo polygraph test.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 :Experience working with highly specialized telecommunications and information technology programs, systems, services, and equipment which are unique, cutting-edge and unconventional in nature. Evaluating IT systems to include development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment. Advising on matters related to special, sensitive communications program and management analysis and manpower resource allocation. Experience in planning, developing, and training of all Sensitive Communications tactics, techniques and procedures that demonstrate knowledge of current developments, and implementing information security protocols using oral and written communication. AND 1.Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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 requirements using experience alone --no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W4N6AA SOTF DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]