Telecommunications Specialist (Direct Hire)_

Summary As the Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Manager for NASA's Langley Research Center, you will be responsible for the access and use of RF spectrum of all NASA missions, projects, and other activities originating from Langley. You will ensure all NASA Langley radio transmitters comply with international and federal regulations and are authorized to operate. You will work with the RF spectrum community outside NASA Langley to ensure non-interference with missions. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Center responsibilities defined in NASA Policy and Procedural Requirements Documents which includes ensuring compliance with international and federal rules and regulations. Provide Radio Frequency (RF) engineering expertise to projects and center operations requiring telecommunications knowledge. Provide guidance to users in obtaining RF Authorizations. Provide RF Authorization awareness and training. Function as RF expert and liaison to NASA Headquarters, other NASA Centers, regional partners, Federal agencies, and the private sector on activities related to RF Spectrum, ensuring spectrum management interests are addressed. Serve as member of Center Chief Engineer’s Board to provide ongoing Center-level awareness to RF issues. Represent Langley Research Center (LaRC) in annual Spectrum Manager’s Meeting. Prepare and provide pre-briefings for this meeting to leadership. Coordinate, monitor, and identify the use of RF spectrum for programs and projects. Establish and maintain liaison with program managers and work closely with their representatives to enforce statutes, regulations, and policies. Maintain and update LaRC Procedural Requirements, Procedures, Website and Forms related to Spectrum Management. Ensure Emergency Communications and Continuing Operations RF communication requirements are met. Lead activities and taskings of Alternate RF Spectrum Manager and Contractor Support. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Representing Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum interests of a facility or organization, working across multiple organizations and disciplines to identify RF spectrum needs, resolving issues and guiding RF Spectrum users through the RF authorization process; Providing expertise in operation of telemetry/command, radar, satellite, handheld radio, WiFi, etc. systems, to include authoring test requirements and procedures, specifying and operating RF test equipment, and/or producing/analyzing data; Authoring and presenting technical reports and briefings to senior-level leaders, technical peers and non-specialist RF users. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit asa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.