Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to Provide SATCOM Operational Management in direct support of the Commander USSPACECOM's COCOM authority over SATCOM Systems, supporting the National Defense Goals, and provide direct support to DoD, federal, and civil agencies, engaged in global operations supporting these national priorities.

Duties

1. Manages SATCOM Operations and Requirements for the DoD. Assesses and addresses operational requirements, develops mitigation strategies, and ensures optimal satellite payload configurations via the respective C-SSE. 2. Provides operational and technical SATCOM systems' expertise and support for current operations and emerging systems to National users, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and National Security Space Architect. 3. Provides operational insight and technical support to satellite and terminal program offices in developing key performance parameters and provides technical advice supporting contractor proposals evaluations. 4. As a Command Lead for a key segment of SATCOM, participates as the technical and Joint Planning Group team lead for special projects which involve significant constellation configuration changes, satellite subsystem evaluations, or non-standard payload configuration changes. 5. Performs multi-faceted staff coordination on various aspects of SATCOM systems for USSPACECOM with numerous external organizations including National agencies, Joint Staff, Combatant commands, international agencies, government agencies, and component commands.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• PCS is paid by gaining unit
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information,
• (CONT) or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• 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 and Performs watch position duties as a member of a 24x7 team.
• This is a key position Incumbents on this position may need to be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position 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,
• (CONT), and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Defense Continuity Programs.
• Incumbent is required to have minimum certification and education required to meet standards outlined in DoD 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification And Management Program for the applicable cyber codes namely:
• (CONT) 112 - Mission Assessment Specialist, 411 - Tech Support Specialist and 752 - Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner. Failure to comply may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement for Telecommunications (IOR), Series 0391.https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include Applying sound communications principles of joint policy, military operations, doctrine the deliberate and contingency planning processes, the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) and the acquisition process, experience, of cybersecurity principles, secure software development / acquisition, data security, risk management processes; applying the design, development and implementation of SATCOM and associated control and terminal programs used or for use by government agencies. 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. Broad knowledge of communications systems engineering and technical knowledge of current and emerging satellite communications systems. 2. In-depth knowledge of joint policy, military operations, doctrine the deliberate and contingency planning processes, the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) and the acquisition process. 3. Broad knowledge of established DoD Spectrum Management and Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) process. 4. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development / acquisition, data security, risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk) and specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. 5. Skill in written and oral communication and the ability to gather facts, derive conclusions, and devise viable solutions to problems. 6. Ability to translate military requirements into SATCOM operational capabilities and to discern satisfaction of these requirements by analysis of technical parameters. 7. Keen ability to analyze the design, development and implementation of SATCOM and associated control and terminal programs used or for use by the DoD and agencies. Ability to assess the impact of programmatic changes on legacy and emerging SATCOM and terminal systems to meet operational requirements. 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 SPACECOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY