TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
U.S. Marine Corps
Posted: January 10, 2026 (5 days ago)
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362
per year
Type
Full Time
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This job involves working as a telecommunications expert focused on cyber aspects, where you'll troubleshoot and improve communication systems for voice, data, and video, while providing advice and training to customers in a military cyber command setting.
It's ideal for someone with a technical background in engineering or IT who enjoys problem-solving, consulting on tech needs, and managing certification programs in a fast-paced defense environment.
The role supports U.S. Cyber Command and requires hands-on experience with system maintenance and operations.
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.
It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA FIELD COMMAND USCENTRAL (CS4).
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
IOR: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.
Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.
For this position, qualifying experience is defined as:Experience testing, configuring, implementing, OR maintenance of systems for voice, data, and/or video transmission.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.
All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
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