Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC) Specialist

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All U.S. Citizens and Special Hiring authorities to include Military Spouses, and Veterans

This is a term position NTE 4 years, but may be converted to permanent without further competition.

As a Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC) Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Incumbent works as part of a 24x7 Crew comprised of Government, Military, and or Contractor personnel in the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture's (PWSA) Operations Centers (OC) Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC). Reports to the OC Mission Director in Operations Center for all things Tactical Data Link (TDL) execution supporting short and long range planning and execution of all services.
• Supports day-to-day Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations, and the 72 hours planning cycle for the the OC Mission Dir. Overseas S-JICC on all matters pertaining to: --Joint Range Extension Application Protocol - C (ethernet) (JREAP-C); scheduled JREAP-C links and SDA OC Mission Data User (MDU) Connections; -- Link 16: determines if Ground Systems Operators (GSO) and Space Interface Control Technicians (SICT) have the communications channels with the supporting warfighters, current Initialization Load Files (IDLs), Crypto and OPTASK LINKs (OTLs) to execute mission.
• Integrate Broadcast Service (IBS), Tactical Satellite Communications (TACSATCOM) and other sensitive data link and related capabilities that the PWSA will provide. Supports daily current operations as the SDA Operations Center Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) and supports the TDLs.
• Reviews factors such as current and future mission needs, and training equipment limitations and availability to provide recommendations to the Ops Center Director and SDA leadership. Supports the development and implementation of of the mission plans, Link 16 and JREAP-C services, operational procedures and training documents for Ops personnel, focused on the execution of the Tactical Data Links (TDLs).
• Supports continued operations training other personnel on TDL functions , and mission operations, and procedures. Partners with contractor personnel, prepares/presents standardized initial and recurring training procedures using a Mission Training Plan. Captures SOPs and changes in policy and doctrine.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
• OVERTIME: Occasionally
• TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible
• RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: May Be Authorized
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is situational telework eligible
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit: SSS
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• The Operations Center provides 24 hours a day/7 days a week, operational oversight. This position will require shift work.

Qualifications

You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume.

Specialized experience required for this position is:

• Experience planning and executing complex, multi-faceted Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations. This includes developing and implementing solutions for diverse and complex issues across multiple disciplines, such as managing Joint Range Extension Application Protocol-C (JREAP-C), Link 16, and Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) to maintain a common operational picture.
• Experience serving as a functional and technical expert in a 24/7 operations center environment. This experience includes acting as a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO), guiding teams to resolve mission-critical problems, and providing authoritative advice and assistance to leadership on TDL architecture, mission planning, and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and improving operational plans and procedures to enhance mission effectiveness. This includes analyzing future mission needs, developing innovative techniques for TDL services, creating training documents for operations personnel, and establishing precedents for applying problem-solving techniques to new or existing processes.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving highly complex TDL anomalies and contingency situations. This requires coordinating with subject matter experts, recommending appropriate courses of action to mitigate risk, and ensuring the stability and integrity of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and its associated data transport services.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

• All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

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