Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Should include a comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications and networking, from theory and concepts to architectures, principles, and standards. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Ideal Candidate: To be considered, a candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications and networking, from theory and concepts to architectures, principles, and standards. This includes understanding the operational characteristics of various equipment, systems, and services to evaluate products and strategies. The role demands the ability to effectively analyze the interrelationships between network components, troubleshoot issues, and develop testing methods from an operational perspective. Additionally, the applicant should be knowledgeable in related areas like technical documentation, contracting procedures, cost analysis, and budgeting. Crucially, the position requires strong oral and written communication skills to coordinate actions, maintain documentation, revise policies, and provide management with clear technical and cost analyses for informed decision-making. Strong technical and communications skills with ability to lead multifunctional teams in accomplishing complex projects. Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in collaborating with HHQ Air Force and Defense Information Systems Agency teams. Experience in managing Avaya voice systems and Ciena Optical Networks. 12+ years of experience in voice systems and transport environments 7+ years of experience in Avaya voice 7+ years of experience with Ciena transport equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a full range of telecommunications and networking theories, concepts, architectures, topologies, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, performance characteristics, and operational specifications/requirements. 2. Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications and networking equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/practices for local use; and evaluate product, proposals, and strategies. 3. Ability to gather facts and effectively analyze telecommunications and networking component interrelationships and evaluate systems, peripherals, applications, and services from an operational and sustainment perspective; and develop concepts and methods to test and troubleshoot equipment and network problems. 4. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as technical documentation, contracting procedures/legal requirements. cost analysis, and budgeting. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing necessary service and support. 6. Ability to maintain necessary systems and services documentation, review/revise/develop policy and procedures, initiate plans for enhancements, present research findings, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through oral briefings and/or written point papers, to render an informed decision. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.