Telecommunications Specialist

You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the Communication Security Branch (N4642) of Military Sealift Command (MSC) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Duties

• You will implement policies and procedures to manage the key management infrastructure (KMI) system.
• You will administer COMSEC resources in support of MSC fleet and shore component operations.
• You will plan and coordinate the centralized procurement and distribution of COMSEC materials for one of two unique COMSEC accounts in the DON assigned to MSC.
• You will assess the effectiveness of current processes and procedures for the maintenance and operations of secure communication systems.
• You will measure Local Element performances to determine the impact and effectiveness of procedural and process changes.
• You will utilize formal project management techniques to define scope, develop schedules, obtain stakeholders consensus, execute, and track progress of assigned COMSEC related projects.
• You will interpret COMSEC guidance and advise Local Elements on the proper handling, maintenance and operation of assigned COMSEC equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience serving as a COSMEC Alternate Account Manager responsible for managing, planning, implementation, and operations of secure communication systems supporting fleet and shore components.
• Experience determining operational capabilities based on the cryptographic equipment manuals and communication security policies, using problem-solving rules, procedures, techniques, and methods.
• Experience interacting with customers to fulfill COSMEC management requirements associated with logistics, handling, distribution, destruction, and reporting of COSMEC material.
• Experience administering and managing the oversight of COMSEC materials assigned to Local Elements based upon DON and MSC policies and procedures.
• Experience executing life cycle management (LCM) requirements for assigned Local Elements, which is comprised of configuration management, firmware upgrades, software updates, IAVA patches and battery management for assigned COMSEC equipment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
• Successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
• Successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.