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Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Aurora, CO (On-Site/Office)
Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) Space Base Delta 2 (SBD 2) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Telecommunications Specialist (NH-0391-02, GS 9-11 equivalent).
Description:
Come work for the US Space Force, Space Base Delta 2 (SBD 2), at Buckley SFB, CO. The incumbent serves as a key member of the Operations Team, providing Base Operating Support (BOS) Information Technology (IT) services to SBD 2's 12,000+ customers, multiple local Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), and three other GSUs located around the US. The incumbent will represent the unit in working groups as the local expert on network, field services, and other mission-essential tasks.
In this role, you will serve as a technical advisor, providing assistance and guidance to system users, program managers, contracting personnel, and contractors. You will also act as the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) between the unit and the Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) contractors. A key responsibility will be to implement telecommunication programs and special projects, always striving to improve existing telecommunications capabilities and meet new systems requirements.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment in determining the nature, scope, and priority of work efforts to accomplish assigned missions. You must have the ability to make authoritative technical decisions and resolve most problems that may arise. Additionally, you will be expected to keep your supervisor informed of progress and address potentially controversial issues, especially those with a major program or operational impact.
A firm understanding of network structure and architecture is required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in managing multiple, simultaneous telecommunication and IT projects, with a special emphasis on providing exceptional customer service to the unit's 12,000+ customers.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
4. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) Space Base Delta 2 (SBD 2) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Telecommunications Specialist (NH-0391-02, GS 9-11 equivalent).
Description:
Come work for the US Space Force, Space Base Delta 2 (SBD 2), at Buckley SFB, CO. The incumbent serves as a key member of the Operations Team, providing Base Operating Support (BOS) Information Technology (IT) services to SBD 2's 12,000+ customers, multiple local Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), and three other GSUs located around the US. The incumbent will represent the unit in working groups as the local expert on network, field services, and other mission-essential tasks.
In this role, you will serve as a technical advisor, providing assistance and guidance to system users, program managers, contracting personnel, and contractors. You will also act as the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) between the unit and the Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) contractors. A key responsibility will be to implement telecommunication programs and special projects, always striving to improve existing telecommunications capabilities and meet new systems requirements.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate independent judgment in determining the nature, scope, and priority of work efforts to accomplish assigned missions. You must have the ability to make authoritative technical decisions and resolve most problems that may arise. Additionally, you will be expected to keep your supervisor informed of progress and address potentially controversial issues, especially those with a major program or operational impact.
A firm understanding of network structure and architecture is required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in managing multiple, simultaneous telecommunication and IT projects, with a special emphasis on providing exceptional customer service to the unit's 12,000+ customers.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
4. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
- Employee must obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- May be required to work overtime on a scheduled or an unscheduled emergency basis.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- The employee will need to attain appropriate DoW approved cybersecurity certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoW position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoD 8570.01-M.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 days per year.
- PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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