This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Radio Frequency Management Division (RFMD), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number CIO-27-13107820-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
As a Supervisory Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Engage in discussions and participate in meetings pertaining to the use of radio frequencies (RF) by federal agencies to effectively communicate, represent, and negotiate the needs of the agency. Represent the Department of Commerce and the U.S. in international negotiations over the use of radio frequencies.
Provide program leaders with guidance and assistance with activities relating to radio frequency allocation, assignments, and authorization actions necessary to secure radio spectrum for their programs. Support implementation and operation of systems and services using RF spectrum resources through conduct of propagation and interference analysis. Develop electromagnetic interference mitigation measurement plans and techniques.
Provide RF spectrum management support for satellite and terrestrial broadcasting services, radio telemetry acquisition, and remote sensing radar and satellite technology. Provide leadership and expert advice to other segments of the agency.
Apply extensive knowledge of electronics engineering in general, as well as expert knowledge in his/her subject matter area to provide advice and guidance in resolving technical and policy problems, developing new techniques and approaches, and settling controversy. Review, evaluate and advise on the effectiveness, technical adequacy and suitability of the work and proposals of other engineers in resolving complicated and critical problems in their specialized area.
Serve as a Supervisor planning and distributing work to be accomplished by subordinates. Set and adjust short and long-term priorities and prepare schedules for the completion of work. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work. Evaluate the work performance of subordinates, providing technical oversight and instruction and addressing poor performance as part of the performance process.
Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This is a Special Sensitive position. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.
Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned.
You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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