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Telecommunications Specialist

Full Time
$110,020 – $143,027 Per Year
Closing on Jan 05, 2026

Location:
Hawaii, Ford Island
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
29/12/2025
End Date:
05/01/2026
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Excepted
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Defense Information Systems Agency

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing “people programs” and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to www.disa.mil for more information. Prior to reporting for duty the selectee must be found eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) based upon an Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), AND be approved for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (Yankee White – Category II, minimum). This position is NOT subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program per Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated 09 MAR 2018. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. Positions in the Cyber Excepted Service are positions necessary to carry out and support the mission of the United States Cyber Command.

Job summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - OC/PACIFIC.

Major duties

Provide expert technical guidance and direction across all aspects of telecommunications infrastructure, including network management, service provisioning, transmission systems. Reviews correspondence for compliance with agency correspondence directives and initiate applications, information assurance, and transport, voice, data, and video equipment/systems. Mentor and advise technical personnel on the effective installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex telecommunications equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including status reports, policies, schedules, requirements specifications, test plans, briefings, and study results, to support effective telecommunications project management and decision-making. Perform project management duties, when applicable, which includes responsibility for ensuring project goals are accomplished, and technical direction to other civilian, military, or contractor personnel

Qualification

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- 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. OR Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Technical experience such as strong operational planning skills, ability to manage complex communications systems, project leadership, technical problem solving. Experience with requirement definitions, system design and implementation, budget management, policy or planning development, communication and collaboration skills. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Telecommunications Planning, System Design, and Integration Technical Competence Strategic Planning Project Management You can preview the Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12849218 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil