Spectrum Allocations Analyst

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 Federal Communications Commission · 💰 $121,785–$187,093 per year · 🎓 GS 13–14 · 🧭 Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301) · ⏳ Closes Nov 23, 2026 · 9 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

This position is in the Policy and Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal Communications Commission located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a senior Spectrum Allocations Analyst responsible for conducting complex technical, policy, regulatory, and programmatic analyses supporting the development and implementation of Commission policies governing spectrum allocation, spectrum management, experimental licensing, equipment authorization, and emerging wireless technologies. The incumbent provides expert advice and recommendations to Division management and senior leadership on matters involving frequency allocation proceedings, spectrum utilization, regulatory requirements, and telecommunications policy. The incumbent independently plans, coordinates, and executes complex assignments involving domestic and international spectrum allocation issues, rulemaking proceedings, and spectrum management initiatives. Responsibilities include analyzing technical, legal, and policy issues associated with the Table of Frequency Allocations, experimental licensing, equipment authorization programs, low-power unlicensed devices, and emerging communications technologies; evaluating the impact of new technologies on spectrum use; and developing recommendations to support Commission decision-making. The incumbent conducts comprehensive research and analysis of telecommunications statutes, FCC rules and regulations, Commission and court decisions, regulatory precedents, engineering studies, and industry trends. The incumbent develops, reviews, and coordinates Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Reports and Orders, Public Notices, briefing materials, reports, memoranda, and other regulatory documents to ensure technical accuracy, legal sufficiency, and consistency with Commission objectives and policies. The incumbent is responsible for preparing Commission documents for publication in the Federal Register, placement in the Commission's publicly accessible databases, or direct release to the public. Assures that the documents are complete, comprehensive, internally consistent, technically correct, and in conformance with existing policy and precedent. The incumbent prepares regulatory flexibility analysis and paperwork reduction act documentation related to Commission rulemaking proceedings. Incumbent tracks ongoing projects within the Division, maintaining accurate information on current progress, timelines, and assigned staff. Evaluates projects for conformance with policy and planning requirements. existing laws. directives and regulations. Keeps informed of progress, furnishes professional direction, guidance, and consultation during the planning. execution and evaluation stages of staff projects. Regularly communicates to the Division Chief and other OET senior management regarding the progress of the ongoing projects. The incumbent maintains current knowledge of spectrum policy developments, telecommunications regulations, engineering principles, emerging wireless technologies, and industry trends that may affect spectrum allocation and management activities. The incumbent provides recommendations to improve program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and regulatory processes within the Office of Engineering and Technology.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA In order to be deemed as qualified applicants must meet both the specialized experience criteria in addition to the required competencies. GS-13 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience providing advice and recommendations to management and senior leadership on matters involving frequency allocation proceedings, spectrum utilization, regulatory requirements, and/or telecommunications policy. 2. Experience independently planning, coordinating, and executing complex assignments involving domestic and international spectrum allocation issues. 3. Experience preparing Commission documents for publication in the Federal Register, placement in the Commission's publicly accessible databases. 4. Experience preparing regulatory flexibility analysis and paperwork reduction act documentations related to Commission rulemaking proceedings. GS-14 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience providing advice and recommendations to management and senior leadership on matters involving frequency allocation proceedings, spectrum utilization, regulatory requirements, and/or telecommunications policy. 2. Experience independently planning, coordinating, and executing complex assignments involving domestic and international spectrum allocation issues. 3. Experience preparing Commission documents for publication in the Federal Register, placement in the Commission's publicly accessible databases. 4. Experience preparing regulatory flexibility analysis and paperwork reduction act documentations related to Commission rulemaking proceedings. 5. Experience providing technical and policy guidance on rule-making proceedings, licensing issues, spectrum-sharing arrangements, interference concerns, and emerging communications services. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. GS-13 COMPETENCIES Expert knowledge of the FCC's spectrum allocation and management programs. Ability to examine how the Table of Frequency Allocations, experimental licensing, equipment authorization, and rules governing unlicensed transmitters and radiofrequency devices interact when the Division considers petitions or evaluates emerging services. Ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods in reference to spectrum allocation work. GS-14 COMPETENCIES Expert knowledge of the FCC's spectrum allocation and management programs. Ability to examine how the Table of Frequency Allocations, experimental licensing, equipment authorization, and rules governing unlicensed transmitters and radiofrequency devices interact when the Division considers petitions or evaluates emerging services. Ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods in reference to spectrum allocation work. Ability to determine how a proposed allocation or sharing arrangement would interact with existing uses. SME REVIEW Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if you meet both the specialized experience and the required competencies. If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must: -Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments. ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]

Evaluations

Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants have the option of answering the following four short, free-response essay questions. 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words, and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used. Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the job specific questions for this position. There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including: 1. the core questions 2. the vacancy questions 3. supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, transcripts), if applicable; and 4. your resume. Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions provide supplemental documents and submit resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process You may preview questions for this vacancy.

How to apply

To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission As outlined in the "Required Documents Details" section of the announcement, resumes must meet be no longer than two pages in length and must meet the resume formatting requirements. Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Apply Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at [email protected] or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Apply Government Solutions Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question. The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) is designed to afford selection priority to well-qualified, internal FCC employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, you must be a current FCC employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF). The following categories of candidates are considered displaced Employees: • Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employees who: 1. Received a specific RIF separation notice; or 2. Separated because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or 3. Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or 4. Upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a Standard Form 50 that indicates "Retirement in lieu of RIF", or 5. Retired under the discontinued service retirement option, or 6. Was separated because he/she declined a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area. In addition, the following categories of candidates are also considered displaced Employees: • Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving a special Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement annuity under section 337 (h) or 8456 of title 5 United States Code. • Be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been separated. The position must not have a greater promotion potential than the position from which you were separated. • Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. This must be submitted with your application package. (This requirement does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement. • Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the position for which you are requesting priority consideration.To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.

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Required documents

Merit Hiring Plan Resume Requirements In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 –08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resumes must be formatted as outlined above. If the two page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. The FCC is providing the following applicant resume resources: Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit USAjobs-How to Write a Federal Resume ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at [email protected] or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Supplement Documents Required: Employees must provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]

What to expect next

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.

Benefits

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

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Frequently asked questions

How much does this Spectrum Allocations Analyst job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $121,785–$187,093 per year (GS 13–14).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 23, 2026 — 9 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Federal Communications Commission.

How do I apply?

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Spectrum Allocations Analyst
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