TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (EW PLANNER and ANALYST)

• Serve as an Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner and Analyst within the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell (JEMSOC).
• Coordinate the synchronized integration and employment of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Warfare Support Support (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP) into current USSOUTHCOM operations in the AOR (area of responsibility).
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet combatant command theater needs.
• Monitor current EW assignment(s) and utilization.
• Evaluate the impact of changes in regulatory and legislative requirements regarding long-range Electronic Warfare program goals.
• Define dynamic and enduring requirements for EW training and materiel in accordance with Requests For Forces (RFF) and long-range strategic planning.
• Respond to Requests For Information (RFI) within the scope of EW capabilities and proper asset allocation.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a single-scope background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This is an Emergency Essential (E-E) position. E-E is used to identify an incumbent of an overseas position or a position which could be sent overseas during a crisis situation.
• The position ensures success of combat operations or supports essential combat systems after a mobilization, evacuation order, or other military crisis.
• This position meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.
• The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.
• During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Temporary duty travel (TDY) is required up to 25% of the time. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• This is a Non-Key Security Cooperation (SC) position based on the duties and responsibilities. The position requires DoD SC Workforce (SCW) Certification.
• The incumbent must complete certification-related training requirements in the SC Area of Concentration (AoC) within the timeframe associated with the position’s SCW certification level: SC441: SC Planning, Oversight and Execution Management (AOC).
• Basic Level --1 year (Basic); 3 years (Intermediate); or 5 years (Advanced); and --Complete certification-related continuous learning requirements IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384.
• Incumbent(s) of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and Department of the Army requirements of the SCW certification program.
• The ability to exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology is highly desired.
• Incumbent may be required to attend the Joint Forces Staff College or a similar organization to accomplish additional training.
• Incumbent may be required to attend continuous training from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Joint Spectrum Center (JSC) (e.g., training concerning Spectrum Tools, Direction Finding Techniques, Spectrum Management…etc.)
• In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level:
• 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Serve as an Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner and Analyst to ensure total force readiness in the electromagnetic operational environment (EMOE); 2) Synchronize the integration and employment of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Warfare Support (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP) into current operations; and 3). Implement scientific and technological advances in related fields of wireless communication, electronics, and automation while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet combatant command theater needs.


This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above).

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your 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.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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