TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (EW PLANNER and ANALYST) with Security Clearance

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Telecommunications Specialist (EW Planner and Analyst) at US SOUTHCOM Strategy, Policy, and Plans Directorate-Security Cooperation Division in Miami, FL. Overview
Help Accepting applications Open 09/23/2026 to 10/02/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Miami, FL No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary $113,356 - $147,365 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 13
Promotion potential
None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type
Permanent Occupations and job series

• 0391 Telecommunications

Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required
No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
SDSE-26-13068696-DHA
Control number
885978700 This job is open to
Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties
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• Serve as an Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner and Analyst within the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell (JEMSOC).
• Coordinate the synchronized integration and employment of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Warfare Support Support (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP) into current USSOUTHCOM operations in the AOR (area of responsibility).
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet combatant command theater needs.
• Monitor current EW assignment(s) and utilization.
• Evaluate the impact of changes in regulatory and legislative requirements regarding long-range Electronic Warfare program goals.
• Define dynamic and enduring requirements for EW training and materiel in accordance with Requests For Forces (RFF) and long-range strategic planning.
• Respond to Requests For Information (RFI) within the scope of EW capabilities and proper asset allocation. Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a single-scope background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This is an Emergency Essential (E-E) position. E-E is used to identify an incumbent of an overseas position or a position which could be sent overseas during a crisis situation.
• The position ensures success of combat operations or supports essential combat systems after a mobilization, evacuation order, or other military crisis.
• This position meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.
• The incumbent must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.
• During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Temporary duty travel (TDY) is required up to 25% of the time. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• This is a Non-Key Security Cooperation (SC) position based on the duties and responsibilities. The position requires DoD SC Workforce (SCW) Certification.
• The incumbent must complete certification-related training requirements in the SC Area of Concentration (AoC) within the timeframe associated with the position’s SCW certification level: SC441: SC Planning, Oversight and Execution Management (AOC).
• Basic Level

--1 year (Basic); 3 years (Intermediate); or 5 years (Advanced); and
--Complete certification-related continuous learning requirements IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384.

• Incumbent(s) of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and Department of the Army requirements of the SCW certification program.
• The ability to exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology is highly desired.
• Incumbent may be required to attend the Joint Forces Staff College or a similar organization to accomplish additional training.
• Incumbent may be required to attend continuous training from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Joint Spectrum Center (JSC) (e.g., training concerning Spectrum Tools, Direction Finding Techniques, Spectrum Management…etc.)
• In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level:

1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).

Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Serve as an Electronic Warfare (EW) Planner and Analyst to ensure total force readiness in the electromagnetic operational environment (EMOE); 2) Synchronize the integration and employment of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Warfare Support (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP) into current operations; and 3).

Implement scientific and technological advances in related fields of wireless communication, electronics, and automation while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet combatant command theater needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Digital Technology Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Advance-in-Hire may be authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention