This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in in Network and Support Engineering (TENN), Systems Engineering (TEN), Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Telecommunications Specialist position will perform database support and analytical work, including tasks related to data management, maintenance, validation, and conversion and the subsequent population of relational databases.
As a Telecommunications Specialist, you will: Work closely with representatives from various agencies to coordinate and resolve frequency licensing issues, even under adverse conditions. Create, update, and submit BPA Radio Frequency Authorization (RFA) requests using Spectrum XXI (SXXI) and Radio Frequency Management (RFM) software programs.
Review and modify BPA's frequency management processes and procedures in collaboration with the BPA Frequency Manager to stay current with Department of Energy (DOE) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requirements. Perform detailed review of frequency license related database proposals, coordination of proposals, process, and procedural changes.
Interpret and follow guidelines and established procedures in the allocation of frequencies; may recommend alternative approaches in accordance with Federal communication laws. Serve as a systems data steward responsible for database accuracy, integrity, and consistency. Manage and compile data in accordance with general standards and procedures or as otherwise directed for the purpose of reporting to internal and/or external groups.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
This position is with Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $66505 – $104610/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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