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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $197,200

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GS-12/13 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)

Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079

Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the design, integration, and management of advanced communication systems like land mobile radios and satellite networks for the Navy's crisis response operations.

You'll act as an expert advisor, coordinating with teams and partners to ensure these systems are secure, reliable, and up-to-date with the latest technology.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers or IT professionals who enjoy technical leadership, innovation, and working on high-stakes military projects.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12/13 level or equivalent, including system engineering leadership for C5ISR, IT, and related systems
  • Expertise as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
  • Skills in IT systems architecture, network services, cybersecurity integration, and enterprise modernization
  • Experience leading integration, testing, and lifecycle management of communications systems to ensure interoperability and compliance
  • Ability to coordinate with leaders, partners, and industry to align technical solutions with mission, budget, and schedule goals
  • Proven track record in providing technical mentorship, project management, and driving innovation in technology adaptation

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the Crisis Response and Interoperable Communications System Branch, Special Comms Mission Solution Division of NAWCAD WEBSTER OUTLYING FIELD.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12/13) grade level or (DS-05) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing system engineering direction and technical leadership to engineers, technicians, and IT professionals; 2) Implementing and managing the execution of rapid integration projects involving of Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Combat Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, computer networks, IT systems and related A/V and electronic systems; 3) Leading technical innovation and organizational change to adapt with industry growth in technology; 4) Coordinating with strategic leaders and tactical partners in addition to industry to develop immediate and future solutions for the warfighter; 5) Providing technical engineering mentorship and project management direction to subordinates and other professionals.

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 serve as the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Satellite Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Crisis Response and Interoperable Communications System Branch.
  • You will provide subject matter expertise in the IT systems architecture, network services, cybersecurity integration, enterprise modernization, and lifecycle management of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Satellite Communications systems.
  • You will provide cross-domain solution development and integration management, ensuring interoperability, security, and compliance with evolving mission requirements.
  • You will coordinate directly with Sponsor IPT leadership to align technical solutions with budgetary, schedule, and mission objectives, enabling effective decision-making at the enterprise level.
  • You will lead IT systems integration and test activities to support upgrades and modernizations, ensuring deployed systems meet or exceed operational performance standards.
  • You will direct full lifecycle efforts from planning through deployment, guaranteeing fully operational System-of-Systems (SoS) capability delivered on or ahead of schedule.
  • You will serve as the recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical authority in LMR and SATCOM based architectures and communications systems, driving modernization and resilience of mission-critical networks.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12898601-26-AVL