The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station is searching for a Communications Test Manager, 21 CS (NH-0301-02, GS-5/11 Equivalent).
Description:
Candidate will utilize knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment architecture to configure systems for testing. Operates the Communications Processor System (Cheyenne Mountain Complex and the Alternate Missile Correlation Center), and the Cheyenne Mountain Message Processor.
Candidate will utilize knowledge of the space surveillance network architecture to configure and troubleshoot space surveillance network circuits. On occasion works with Test Requestor's test personnel to review data format and message routing when troubleshooting message processing.
Candidate will utilize knowledge of test procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Space Surveillance networks during Test Control configurations of the operational and test platforms.
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience, military or civilian, of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment weapons system and its functionality and/or Ballistic Missile Early Warning Sensor preferred. Knowledge of system isolation testing concepts a plus.
Recruitment Key Skills and Abilities:
l. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications concepts, principles, and practices.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of computer techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures as well as system software and systems development life cycles and including systems documentation, design development, configurations management, systems integration and testing.
3. Knowledge of missile warning sensor and forward user operations and configurations.
4. Ability to operate a Correlation Center (i.e. Cheyenne Mt Complex or Alternate Missile Warning Center at Offutt AFB) Technical Control Facility.
5. Knowledge of Integrated TW/AA message data formats and message routing within the Integrated TW/AA network (correlation centers, sensors, forward users).
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI Clearance
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
This position is not eligible for telework.
Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
Qualifications
The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
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.
