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07/03/2025 to 07/11/2025
$103,316 - $159,716 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step, and locality pay. GS 12/13 Equivalent.
NH 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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AF-FY25-6S-NH-391-3-SPLASH
840085400
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, CA is searching for an Electromagnetics Spectrum Operations Manager, 2ROPS (NH-0391-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Serve as Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Manager in the Western Range (WR) Spectrum Management Office (SMO). Manage and monitor Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30), Vandenberg Space Force Base, WR, Air Force and Space Force spectrum dependent systems, plans, and programs as they relate to spectrum operations. Provide authoritative technical expert advice and direction for organizing, developing, and coordinating plans, policies, procedures, and directives to achieve and maintain compatible electromagnetic spectrum for terrestrial, aeronautical and space systems.
Manages the Radio Frequency (RF) environment at the WR and throughout Vandenberg Space Force Base and adjacent areas. Serves as the sole focal point for spectrum allocation and RF interference issues. Provides authoritative expertise for Space Systems Command and SLD 30 on frequency management issues. Interprets national, international, AF and DoD frequency spectrum directives, standards and policies. Develops implementation policies and applies changes to promote and ensure efficient, effective and secure use of the spectrum. Ensures compatible operation of electromagnetic systems and promotes frequency coordination within and adjacent to the WR. Preserves access to the radio frequency spectrum in support of national policy objectives, and systems development through analysis and effective use of the spectrum. Minimizes harmful interference by ensuring compliance from range and range-hosted spectrum dependent systems with all national, federal, joint, departmental, and SLD 30 spectrum management instructions, policies and procedures. Leads in the detection, identification and elimination of harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI) affecting WR and base operations. Provides guidance and support to SLD 30 management on all RF issues. Evaluates RF requests from future operations for compatibility and propose changes if necessary. Coordinates detailed agreements among users of spectrum on the WR.
Ideal Candidate:
- Desired experience: operational level DoD spectrum management experience involving multi-service, multi-agency coordination in dynamic, time-sensitive environments; experience as, or working closely with, Area Frequency Coordinator to schedule and deconflict RF spectrum with neighboring regional authorities; Major Range and Test Facility Base; Air Force base-level spectrum management policies, processes and procedures
- Completed Spectrum XXI training
- Proficiency using DoD spectrum management databases
- Highly effective communicator, written and verbal. Ability to clearly articulate complex issues to a wide audience from technician to senior leaders
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Extensive and in-depth knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications theories, principles, methods and specific knowledge of WR (or equivalent) radio frequency (RF) standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, systems and equipment.
2. Comprehensive specialized knowledge of radio frequency spectrum management and associated technical, legal and procedural matters; and a wide range of communications, instrumentation and operational systems experience.
3. Knowledge of WR (or equivalent) operational guidelines, contractor evaluation methods and systems requirements.
4. Knowledge of national and international rules and agreements, DoD and AF policies, directives and other regulatory material affecting spectrum management and electronic countermeasures.
5. Knowledge of latest advancements in RF telecommunications technologies including transmitter power, antenna gain, antenna systems limitations, equipment operating characteristics, effects of changing frequencies, etc., and ability to assess impacts on operational capabilities, costs and site selection.
6. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards as outlined in applicable directives.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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