This position is located in the Network Control Center (NCC) within the Office of Technology, Services and Innovation (TSI). This position will be the Director of the NCC and leads the central 24/7/365 hub for U.S. Agency for Global Media's global satellite network. The NCC schedules and coordinates agency satellite network operations for broadcasts in more than 60 languages globally.

Duties

As Director of the Network Control Center, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the overall management of approximately $90 Million worth of telecommunications infrastructure that has been deployed at USAGM Headquarters in Washington D.C. and remote global locations in Germany, Czech Republic, Sao Tome, Botswana, Kuwait, Thailand, Philippines, Tinian, Saipan, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, UAE, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Djibouti and others. The Telecommunications Manager supervises the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the global distribution satellite system. Supervision, operation, and maintenance includes:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
• Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
• This is a national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
• Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
• This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
• This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
• If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
• The full performance grade level for this position is GS-15.
• If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Developing and improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrates knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology specific to satellite transmission systems; Diagnosing and resolving problems with satellite and internet broadcast transmission systems; Planning and coordinating operations of a global broadcast distribution system; and Leading telecommunications staff in support of broadcast transmissions.

Education

Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Kyle Turner
• Phone: 202-920-2397
• Email: [email protected]