Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at New Boston Space Force Station, NH is searching for a Communications Manager to serve as a technical expert for planning, directing, organization, and exercising control over NBSFS Base Operational Support - Information Technology (BOS-IT) systems and Site-OT networks (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
The ideal candidate for the Communications Manager role is a forward-thinking technology leader with a strong educational foundation, preferably holding a Master of Science in a technical discipline like computer science, engineering, or a related field. You are a strategic problem-solver with a proven track record of managing complex IT projects, from network operations and systems administration to cybersecurity and strategic planning. Your background demonstrates not just deep technical expertise, but also an exceptional ability to lead and mentor technical teams. You are a natural collaborator and skilled communicator who can effectively translate complex requirements for diverse stakeholders, build consensus, and negotiate solutions that drive mission success.
As our next Communications Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission, ensuring the U.S. Space Force has the IT and communications capabilities to succeed. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can make a tangible impact every day. You will:
-Spearhead the modernization of our IT infrastructure, overseeing critical technology upgrades and integration projects that directly support space and cyberspace operations.
-Serve as the senior technical expert for our operational networks, ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of essential hardware and software systems.
-Shape the future of our technological landscape by anticipating future needs, evaluating state-of-the-art solutions, and managing key technology contracts and vendor relationships.
-Lead and develop a team of dedicated IT specialists, providing administrative and technical oversight while fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and teamwork.
-Manage a diverse portfolio of technology programs, from cybersecurity and industrial control systems to IT project management, ensuring operational readiness and mission accomplishment.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of Information Technology concepts, principles, and practices to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex IT problems.
3. Knowledge of installation communication system functions, topology, procedures and structure.
4. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
5. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
6. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
8. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
- Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- PCS / Relocation funding is authorized.
- Subject to TDY 15 days per year.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
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 here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave 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 here.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.