Electrical Engineer; CYBER

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0850-13, Electrical Engineer (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, C5I Communications and Sensors Engineering Branch in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Advising senior leadership as a subject matter expert on the electrical and cyber engineering aspects of existing and proposed Coast Guard command and control systems communications, and navigation systems. Designing and inspecting critical electronic infrastructure, including power distribution systems, equipment, and wiring.

Investigating complex technical problems within electrical and cyber systems to resolve issues impacting operational costs, efficiency, safety, and performance. Overseeing multidisciplinary engineering projects to ensure secure installation and integration of advanced communication networks and navigation systems. Reviewing technical plans, drawings, and specifications for civil works and military projects to ensure compliance with modern electrical engineering standards.

Evaluating emerging developments in computer networking protocols and network security methodologies to incorporate the latest cybersecurity defenses into facility designs. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

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Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript:
If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or…