This position is open exclusively to current Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Federal Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Telecommunications Specialist (spectrum Manager) (NH-0391-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing (ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 9/23/2026
Job Close Date: 9/30/2026
Who may apply: current Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Federal Employees
In this position the Spectrum Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing advice for Military Construction Projects, Civil Engineering Structure, Frequency assignments and reviews, Frequency Certification, Electromagnetic Magnetic Interference, Spectrum Engineering Packages, Spectrum XXI database software, updating International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Radio Regulations and Allocations and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Spectrum management systems and processes, Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRAs), Host Nation Coordination utilizing the Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online, Equipment Location-Certification Information Database (EL-CID), Solution Support, Cost Estimates, Signal Transmissions Knowledge, Project Management Knowledge, Technical Diverse planning, Performs Root Cause Analysis, and Research on Emerging Technologies. The Spectrum manager also processes new frequency requests, conducts 5-year reviews, works Certification Packages, Electronic interference requests, Spectrum supportability requests, TMT taskers, Special receptions, and other assigned duties.
Requirements:
Obtain & maintain a security clearance
May be required to travel to perform temporary duty
May have extended/other than normal duty hours
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
1. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements; and of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristic telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
5. Ability to analyze a variety of unusual telecommunications conditions, problems, questions, or conditions associated with formulating projects or studies to substantially alter major telecommunications systems (e.g.,systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
6. Ability to research patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new telecommunications policies and procedures.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
