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Posted: February 3, 2026 (3 days ago)

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the planning, budgeting, implementation, and maintenance of communication and computer systems for an Air Force base in Texas, helping the commander ensure reliable tech support for military operations.

It's a management role focused on coordinating projects and resources to keep command and control systems running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with experience in telecom management, strong organizational skills, and a background in government or military planning who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, involving telecommunications concepts, principles, and practices in Air Force C4 systems
  • Knowledge of Air Force laws, rules, policies, and the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) for developing C4 programs and budgets
  • Understanding of base-level communications squadron structure to evaluate project impacts and coordinate implementations
  • Familiarity with digital and analog communications systems, networks, small computer systems, and contracting procedures
  • Ability to manage C4 system requirements using project management procedures and provide life cycle support
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience dealing with high-level officials
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-11 within the last 52 weeks for merit promotion applicants

Full Job Description

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to serve as the Chief, Planning and Implementation Flight and assist the Unit Commander, who is also the base Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) System Officer (CSO), with all aspects of C4 systems planning, budgeting, requirements and production, implementation, and maintenance.

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Telecommunications Series,0391; Click here for more information regarding the IOR for this series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Applying a wide range of telecommunications concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies standards and operational requirements within the Air Force Command, Control, Communication, Computer (C4) system.

Understanding of laws, rules, policies, Air Force planning, programing and Budgeting System to develop programs to plan and budget for the C4 requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements, and the ability to relate to user requirements.

General knowledge of small computer systems and contracting acquisition procedures Knowledge and ability to effectively manage Air Force Command, Control, Communications, Computer (C4) system requirements and implement requirements following established project management procedures Specific knowledge of base-level communications squadron organizational structure and capabilities sufficient to evaluate impact of C&I projects, determine ability to support system life cycle requirements, coordinate implementation plans and projects with correct squadron activities.

Knowledge of C4 system principles, operating techniques, concepts and methodology, and know of digital and analog communications systems and networks.

Knowledge of Air Force laws, rules, and policies as they apply to telecommunications systems.

Knowledge of AF Planning, programming, and Budgeting System process and procedures to effectively develop programs to plan and budget for long and short term C4 requirements, life cycle support and current operations and maintenance of C4 systems Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to deal with high-level officials within the 47FTW, HQAETC, and numerous associated units as well as able to cope with constant change.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of contingency, readiness, and deployment/mobility plans and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and to meet readiness requirements.

Knowledge of personnel management rules, regulations, and procedures sufficient to effectively supervise military, civilian and/or contract employees.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

Directs the planning, programming, and management of projects for C4 systems and services and facilities.

Serves as assistant to the 47th Communications Squadron Commander, Directly supervises two civilians. Manages the C4 requirements programs.

Oversee the implementation of projects in accordance with current guidance.

Develops budget inputs for C4 Systems implementations and supervises development of communication and information management services, operations and maintenance budgets and financial plans Performs C4 systems reviews in conjunction with the System Telecommunications Engineering Manager

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5E-AFPC-12876200-102068-DMA