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Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

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$106,437 - $158,322

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February 28, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to manage and improve voice and video communication systems for the Defense Logistics Agency, including planning for emergencies and ensuring reliable service during disruptions.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in telecommunications and IT who enjoys supervising others and solving complex technical problems in a government setting.

The role requires adapting quickly to changing priorities while providing clear reports to leaders.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in telecommunications planning, analysis, and coordination
  • Knowledge of IT equipment, Telephone Management Systems (TMS), and call detail collection devices
  • Experience in developing and evaluating contingency plans for voice and video services, including Continuity of Operations (COOP)
  • Ability to analyze software compatibilities and capacities for telecommunication infrastructure
  • Supervisory skills, including authority to make operational and planning decisions in working groups
  • Proficiency in providing status reports and adjusting to organizational priorities
  • Eligibility for federal service, including time-in-grade and minimum qualifications

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540 To qualify for a Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist, your qualifications must include: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in- grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: - Participates in working groups and has authority to make operational and planning decisions to resolve telecommunications conflicts and issues.

- Performs a wide range of duties to include plans, analysis, development, and coordination, as well as evaluation of current contingency telecommunications plans.

- Performs system management responsibilities to ensure authentic call accounting utilizing the extensive knowledge of IT (Information Technology) equipment, TMS (Telephone Management System) equipment and associated call detail collection devices.

- Analyze software compatibilities/capacities to be consistent with present and planned telecommunication infrastructure.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Serves as Supervisor Telecommunications Specialist/Position of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Network and Telecommunications Services (NTS), Telecommunications Operations Division in the Voice and Video Services Branch.
  • Responsible for developing, evaluating and ensuring implementation of Information Technology's technical concepts, policies and procedures related to voice and video provided systems and services.
  • Provides Continuity of Operations (COOP) models to specified government components as required ensuring the continued functioning of voice and video services under all conditions.
  • Provides timely and thorough status reporting to upper level management and clients.
  • Maintains awareness of DLA's changing priorities and making adjustments to support current priorities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12892755-MP