TELECOMMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TELECOMMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY BRANCH (N642) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience serving as a COSMEC Alternate Account Manager responsible for managing, planning, implementation, and operations of secure communication systems supporting fleet and shore components.

Experience implementing policies, procedures and instructions for the administration. oversight and management of COMSEC material assigned to Local Elements.

Experience determining operational capabilities based on the cryptographic equipment manuals and communication security policies, using problem-solving rules, procedures, techniques, and methods.

Experience with the policies and procedures to manage the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system.

Experience interacting with customers to full fill COSMEC management requirements associated with logistics, handling, distribution, destruction, and reporting of COSMEC material.

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. Major Duties:

• You will administer COMSEC resources in support of MSC Fleet and Shore Component operations.
• You will execute processes and procedures, based on DON and MSC policy, for the delivery, handling, operation, accountability, and disposition of COMSEC material.
• You will interpret COMSEC guidance and advise Local Elements on the proper handling, maintenance and operation of assigned COMSEC equipment.
• You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on secure communication system operation and maintenance.
• You will execute Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements for assigned Local Elements, which is comprised of configuration management, firmware upgrades, and software updates for assigned COMSEC equipment.
• You will assess the effectiveness of current processes and procedures for the maintenance and operation of secure communication systems.
• You will develop and present formal briefings and status reports to Commanding Officers, Officers-in-Charge (OIC), and senior leadership.
• You will interact with customers to determine cost effective and efficient means of supporting COMSEC management requirements.