This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA EII/JOINT INTEROPERABILITY TEST COMMAND.

Duties

Serves as Team Lead or Team Member of an interdisciplinary team of technically creative radio frequency (RF) test technicians or engineers for various waveforms (CDL, HF, UHF, HAVEQUICK, SINCGARS, SATURN, etc.). Set up RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers) required for testing and evaluating standard and special RF devices. Perform RF (developmental, operational, and interoperability) Test and Evaluation, document test results, conduct analysis, and develop reports. Communicates technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences, via written or verbal presentation. Establishes priorities, milestones, and objectives to support the test program, and manages schedule and resources effectively.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• Completion of an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) confidential financial disclosure form 450 is required for this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Qualifying experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the qualified experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience as a radio frequency (RF) technical lead or engineering lead. Conducting technical reviews, requirements analysis, and use of strategies and methodologies which will be used to support test and evaluation (T&E). Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DISA - EII/JT INTEROPERABILITY TEST CMD 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]