THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM) (TITLE 32, Position Description Number D1587P01 and is part of the IL DCSIM, National Guard.
As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM) (TITLE 32, GS-0391-11, you will serve as the Spectrum Manager for the State National Guard Headquarters and provides technical support and oversight for statewide Army spectrum program. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Develops and manages the command spectrum management program, which includes all aspects of bandwidth spectrum management.
Provide spectrum management operations support to each unit, organization, or activity (military and civilian) authorized the use of frequencies IAW the Army Frequency Management Office, AR 5-12, and other applicable state and local regulations and procedures. ldentify/deconflict frequencies for military/Domestic Operations (DOMOPS). Manage frequencies assigned and monitors spectrum to ensure accountability.
Plans for an organized and documented scheme that identifies the specific spectrum resources required for a military operation (such as a contingency operation or field training exercise) or to operate a telecommunications system (such as a Satellite Communications system). Evaluates all purchases involving spectrum dependent (S-D) equipment for suitability and network integration and use.
Coordinates with agency level COMSEC account managers to maintain current allocations and obtain new authorizations. Maintains the state frequency emitter list. Coordinates with numerous state and federal agencies to ensure required frequencies are available for multi-agency operations, state compacts, convoy movements, etc.
Monitors preventive maintenance programs for all expeditionary and operations (tactical/COTS) equipment assigned to the HQ, maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with military regulations/publications to record performed maintenance and schedules. Ensures compliance with appropriate physical and COMSEC security measures, TEMPEST, and red/black engineering and installation criteria for all systems as required.
Consults with commercial carriers, Program Managers, and military technical control facilities regarding upcoming exercises or anticipated periods of heavy traffic before scheduling equipment tests or downtime for maintenance.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, for a GS-11 you MUST possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education MUST be in a field related to the position to be filled such as telecommunications management. You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.
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This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
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