USAJOBS · 8 hours ago
Director for Spectrum Policy and Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expNASA Headquarters is seeking a Director for Spectrum Policy and Planning who will analyze spectrum utilization issues and policies, providing expert service and recommendations to management officials. The role involves representing NASA in national and international spectrum management and advising on spectrum strategy critical to the Agency's mission.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews and recommends approval of developed descriptions of proposed missions that include forecasts of NASA's programmatic and administrative telecommunications and associated spectrum needs for the long term (5 to 20 years). Recommends all Agency long-range planning initiatives relative to the allocation and use of the spectrum for spaceflight operations
Recommends approval of the development of plans and strategies aimed at securing the necessary radio frequency spectrum and orbital arc resources required for the successful conduct of the Agency's current and future telecommunications and scientific observation requirements
Advises the Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation and senior NASA officials on spectrum strategy critical to the conduct of the Agency's mission and provides policy and planning guidance regarding overall coordination of spectrum management across all NASA centers' spectrum management activities
Actively participates in an official capacity in the collective national process for recommending plans and strategies for managing the spectrum and orbital arc resources on behalf of the Federal Government by being the Agency technical representative to the interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC)
Directs and approves results of studies and assessments conducted to assist in selection of technically and politically appropriate spectrum areas needed to assure compatible use of frequencies during critical spaceflight operations
Formulates recommendations for spectrum management policy, rules, and guidelines, including relevant schedules required for effective administration of the NASA Spectrum Management Program
Conducts Headquarters and field assessments to assure compliance with Agency, national, and international policy and regulations governing the Agency's use of the critically important spectrum and orbital arc resources
Acts as Senior Agency Technical Representative in various national and international spectrum management organizations including the important international SFCG
Serves as senior NASA person credentialed for official duty as U.S. Delegate to International Telecommunication Union activities such as International Radio Consultative Committee meetings and World Administrative Radio Conferences
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the GS-15 level (5 years preferred) in radio-communication technology, spectrum management, spectrum licensing, and associated national and international spectrum regulatory policies of sufficient depth to allow the identification, assessment, and development of solutions to complex radio and telecommunications challenges involving both technical and policy considerations
Demonstrated experience managing and delivering results across complex stakeholder groups, such as inter-agency and international stakeholders
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science
The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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