Telecommunications Specialist (NH-0391-03) Published Feb. 19, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Telecommunications Specialist (NH-0391-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron, (412 CS/SCOIT) at Edwards Air Force Base. In this position you will support Air Force Test Center through deployment and sustainment of robust operational capabilities, programs and services. Provide proven voice and data transport infrastructure capabilities to meet the needs of the Edwards AFB mission partners. Announcement Length/Closes: 10 workdays Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2025 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes Locality) Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) Incentives: • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Desired Skills: 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 Major Duties: - Serving as senior technical expert providing analysis and guidance relating to the administration and maintenance of transport systems and services specific to Edwards AFB’s network infrastructure necessary to support UC development and sustainment - Provides operational and technical guidance supporting the mission critical transport of voice, data and video services to meet organizational and command objectives - As senior technical expert, responsible for the successful operation of all hardware and software administration, security, implementation, monitoring, and direct maintenance of voice switches, telephones and multiple voice transport media (SONET/DWDM/CWDM) and devices for data, fax, video, and long haul voice applications - Validates the updates, maintenance and quality of equipment, service, and circuit records, system and network specifications and drawings, and other information/documentation necessary to effectively manage and monitor the transport systems infrastructure - As senior technical expert, develops complex and advanced plans for the implementation and convergence of UC services impacting voice, data and video operations, commercial circuits and base TDM and VoIP switch operation and expansion - Ensures applicable operation and maintenance policies and standards are maintained - Through detailed research and analysis determines if base facilities can provide for and meet transport system requirements, and if infrastructure is in place to support the systems, associated peripherals, and applications - As senior technical expert, researches, analyzes and plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected needs - Analyzes transport system utilization statistics, performance measures, and system profiles to ensure operational robustness and redundancy in serving the business needs of the installation - Researches state-of-the-art advances in UC specific to transport systems hardware/software, and its applicability and impact to current configurations. Reviews aspects of security and Information Assurance policies in the delivery of voice, video, and data across transport systems and services Qualifications/Requirements: -U.S. Citizenship -Obtain & maintain a Secret Security clearance -May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays -Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required -Cybersecurity Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment of IA duties; all military and Government civilian IAT personnel must achieve the appropriate IA certification unless a waiver is granted per paragraphs C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. -Knowledge of a full range of telecommunications and networking theories, concepts, architectures, topologies, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, performance characteristics, and operational specifications/requirements - 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 -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 -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 ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Please send resumes to: Karla Mendoza/Christina Aragon // 412cs.scxx.workflow@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
