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Telecommunications Manager (Cyber)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HIFull-time$154–197K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$154–197K/yr
Location
Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Telecommunications Manager (Cyber) is an expert-level supervisory position in DISA’s Pacific Hawaii Field Office, supporting US Cyber Command and USPACOM missions. The role directs personnel and management functions, advises the DISA PAC Commander, and oversees system architecture and engineering analyses affecting DoDIN operations and USPACOM readiness. Applicants must meet the Telecommunications Series occupational requirement and demonstrate qualifying experience managing IT and cybersecurity teams and advising senior leaders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team Management, requiredStrategic Direction, requiredOperational Oversight, requiredEmployee Supervision, requiredC4 Systems, requiredEnterprise IT Infrastructure, requiredDefensive Cyber Operations, requiredCommunications Systems, requiredCommunications Technology, required

Qualifications

Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Related, nice to haveOne Year of Qualifying Experience, requiredGG-15 Qualifying Experience, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA PACIFIC - HAWAII FIELD OFFICE.

Duties

  • Serves as the recognized authority on DISA information technology, enterprise infrastructure, and services.
  • Directs the efforts of personnel in support of USPACOM operational missions - this includes resolving work problems, evaluating performance, managing resources, and ensuring the team has the necessary skills and training.
  • Advises the DISA PAC Commander on key management functions, including setting organizational goals, evaluating performance, allocating resources, and developing long-range plans in response to changing operational needs.
  • Directs system architecture and engineering analyses that have a significant impact on DoDIN Operations and the operational readiness of USPACOM.
  • Serves as a key member of the DISA PAC command staff and directs the execution of top-level management functions.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: The Telecommunications Series, 0391, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), which must be met for this position in addition to the minimum qualification requirement. Education above the high school level must have been completed in an U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. A: Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Major study - electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled. OR B: Specialized 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must also meet the qualifying experience. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-15, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of civilian and military IT, cybersecurity, and program management personnel while providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and employee supervision; AND Experience serving as a principal technical advisor on C4 systems, enterprise IT infrastructure, and defensive cyber operations to General/Flag Officers (O-7 and above) or equivalent senior executives. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-15 grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You can preview the Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112503 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected] Other Information

This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service. This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. This rate is subject to change without notice. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. This is a Key Position. This position cannot be vacated during an emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. In accordance with DoD Instruction 1200.07, Screening the Ready Reserve, the incumbent of a Key Position be removed from any Ready Reservist or military recall status. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here. For more information on veterans' preference, click here. For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

How this job compares

Set against the 831 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$154–197K/yr
  • US median$135–265K/yr616 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $176K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($200K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 831 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 807 postings).
Education
390 of the 831 open Cybersecurity Manager jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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