Telecommunications Specialist
U.S. Army Cyber CommandSummary
About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Adams, Pennsylvania.
- Serve as a Project Manager in the Project Management Office, responsible for planning, requirements, development, scheduling, budgeting, and executing assigned information technology (IT) and telecommunication projects.
- Make recommendations to senior level management and stakeholders regarding the need and frequency for interaction/participation in the projects.
- Responsible for providing technical guidance, coordination and control of highly complex communications programs and projects pertaining to the major communications networks.
- Analyze and resolve problems encountered during the installation phase which would cause a work stoppage or otherwise delay the completion of the project.
- Utilize statistical data accumulated during inspection operations to compile and prepare reports reflecting performance and workload accomplishments.
- Review inspection reports from contractors regarding recommendations for improvements.
- Prepare technical correspondence, as directed by the supervisor.
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
- The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
- This position is a testing designated position (TDP). The incumbent of this position must agree to submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019.
- This position is designated KEY ESSENTIAL. The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Employee is subject to alert and recall and subject to lockdown for extended periods
- This position is designated MISSION ESSENTIAL. Employee may be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This is NOT an on-call position.
- This position is subject to a two-hour alert and operational recall and periodic work schedule changes to meet daily mission operational requirements.
- Temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required approximately 5% of the time.
- See "Additional Information" for more conditions of employment.
Qualifications
CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
This position is in the Full Performance Work Category at the Professional Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure
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.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience would be demonstrated by any of the following: 1) developing planning documentation of information technology and/or telecommunication system requirements into funded projects and programs; 2) coordinating the planning and design for multiple projects; 3) monitoring information technology project milestones and budgets from Initial Conception to Final Operational Capability; 4) tracking project and program life cycles or 5) evaluating contractor plans, proposals, and deliverables to determine performance objectives are being met.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.