TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM MANAGER)
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing radio frequencies and telecommunications policies for the Navy, ensuring that all communications align with national and international rules while advising commands worldwide.
It requires reviewing plans, providing expert guidance, and overseeing frequency assignments to avoid conflicts.
A good fit would be someone with strong technical knowledge in spectrum management and experience leading teams in a military or government setting.
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Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
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GS-12 - $102,415 - 133,142 GS-13 - $121,785 - 158,322 GS-13: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 conveying proficiency in telecommunications and technical background in relevant Electromagnetic Spectrum military policy papers, technical documents, and frequency channel plans.
Experience demonstrating mastery of radio frequency management across various levels-international, national, joint, Unified Command, and department.
Experience managing employees effectively and extensively through a comprehensive programmatic approach.
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing routine work assignments, making necessary adjustments to staffing levels, setting work priorities, and establishing deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Skilled in evaluating performance and making informed decisions on product approvals or declines.
GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 implementing National and International frequency management policy and procedural documents in progressively more responsible assignments.
Experience assisting in making recommendations on new policies or programs in order to resolve potential problems that may exist with telecommunications policy and technical documents.
Experience conducting research utilizing individual judgement and discretion in handling and dissemination, needed to provide thoroughly documented and precise results with lead.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/ or https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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:
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