Summary You will serve as a Telecommunications Specialist in the Communications and Information Systems Directorate of OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITY. This is a public notice flyer of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section below to be considered. There may or may not be vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will support the Communications and Information Systems Directorate (N6) at U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert for protected satellite communications (SATCOM) with a primary emphasis on deployed maritime forces in support of a joint task forces conducting real-world operations and exercises. You will provide estimates of SATCOM supportability to proposed courses of action in support of Maritime and Joint Operations. You will plan, coordinate, and direct changes to SATCOM missions based on operational planning and mission tasking. You will provide monthly assessments our fleet’s readiness as it relates protected satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities. You will be required to use effective writing and speaking skills sufficient to be persuasive in advocating for improvement to new systems or implementation of new technologies. You will coordinate Authorized Service Interruption (ASIs) to both higher headquarters and subordinate echelons. You will provide protected communications planning support to the Combatant Command (COCOM), Theater Joint Force Maritime Combatant Command (TJFMCC), service components, supporting commands and numbered fleets. You will coordinate network and cyber terrain mapping, Telecommunications Service Requests, trend analysis, root cause metric analysis, and database creation and management. You will articulate operational impact based on technical actions in a timely manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing, investigating, and translating operational requirements into execution using knowledge of telecommunications and satellite systems and applying communications system technology to the fleet with ability to develop plans, policies, procedures for current and future telecommunication systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. COMPACFLT EEO Program Public URL: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/