Telecommunications Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security

Federal · USAJOBS
Location
Lorton, VA
Pay
$102,415 – $187,093 a year
Dates
Posted Jul 9 · Closes Jan 8, 2027
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What to know about this job

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This kind of job

A U.S. federal government job. You apply on USAJOBS with a federal résumé; it has a closing date and pay follows fixed scales (GS or others).

The pay, plainly

About $102,415–$187,093 a year, or $49.24–$89.95 an hour full time (40 hours). Before taxes and deductions.

Documents usually requested
  • Federal résumé (with hours per week and dates for each job)
  • Academic transcript, if the position requires education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
  • Photo ID and Social Security card or work authorization (Form I-9)
In our catalog

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters has 2 other federal openings on MyPRjobs.

About the job

120-day non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving. DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer/CORE Directorate Telecommunications Specialist Series Requested: 0391 Security Clearance: Secret Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: Specialized expertise in spectrum management and wireless communications, including radio frequency assignments, federal certification of spectrum dependent systems, interagency coordination, interference resolution, technical analysis, and periodic review of frequency assignments. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with high attention to detail and clarity for diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage daily operations with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills; demonstrates initiative and accountability. Effective collaboration and teamwork across departments and organizational lines; builds strong relationships. Strategic and tactical thinking to execute enterprise-wide spectrum management initiatives. Experience working across DHS components and federal agencies to achieve enterprise goals. Technical knowledge of analog, digital, HF, VHF, UHF, infrared, microwave, wireless data, and satellite communications systems; in-depth understanding of frequency spectrum allocation and electromagnetic compatibility. Familiarity with DHS and federal telecommunications standards, policies, and guidelines. Strong customer service and training abilities, with a proactive, solution-focused approach to planning and problem-solving. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

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