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Director Telecommunications Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

DIRECTOR, IT

Boulder, CO · On-site

$170K/yr

... telecommunications, DevOps, and service desk/application support leadership. * At least five years ... The Director of Information Technology oversees all technology operations and evaluates them ...

DIRECTOR, IT

Boulder, CO · On-site

$170K/yr

... telecommunications, DevOps, and service desk/application support leadership. * At least five years ... The Director of Information Technology oversees all technology operations and evaluates them ...

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How much do director telecommunications jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director telecommunications in Colorado is $109,473.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,776.00 and $145,436.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of telecommunications do?

A Director of Telecommunications is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of an organization’s telecommunications systems and infrastructure. This includes managing voice, data, and video communication networks to ensure reliable and efficient connectivity. They lead teams, manage budgets, develop policies, and stay updated on technological advancements to support the organization's communication needs. Their role is crucial in enabling seamless internal and external communications within a business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of telecommunications?

To excel as a Director of Telecommunications, you need in-depth knowledge of telecommunication networks, project management, and industry regulations, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with network design tools, VoIP systems, and certifications such as Cisco CCNP or PMP are highly valuable. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help in managing teams and aligning technology initiatives with business goals. These competencies are essential for ensuring reliable communications infrastructure and driving organizational growth.

What are the typical challenges a director of telecommunications faces when managing large-scale network upgrades?

A Director of Telecommunications often encounters challenges such as coordinating cross-departmental teams, ensuring minimal service disruption during upgrades, and managing vendor relationships. Balancing budget constraints with the need for cutting-edge technology is also common, as is ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Successful directors proactively communicate timelines and expectations, foster collaboration, and implement thorough testing to mitigate risks throughout the upgrade process.

What are the most commonly searched types of Telecommunications jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Telecommunications jobs in Colorado are:

What are popular job titles related to Director Telecommunications jobs in Colorado?

For Director Telecommunications jobs in Colorado, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Director Telecommunications jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Director Telecommunications job openings:

Infographic showing various Director Telecommunications job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,473 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Telecommunications Specialist

Denver, CO • On-site


Federal Aviation Administration
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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67th of 294 rated public sector bodies

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$77K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Serves as a Telecommunications Specialist within the NASEO Telecomm Services Group, Telecomm Operations Services Sub-Team, AJW-B221.
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The Telecommunications Specialist performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities.
Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge policies and principles relative to a variety of telecommunication applications ranging from Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) technology, fiber optics, microwave technology, telephone systems and/or Private Branch Exchanges (PBX) systems. Utilizes telecommunications experience and knowledge to accomplish assignments and develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Understands how this technical area interacts with, or is affected by, other disciplines and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and/or LOB when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Performs technical and analytical work pertaining to the planning, development, testing, integration, installation, utilization, or modification of telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures.
Defines, plans and organizes assigned resources for the installation of new or modified hardware/software and telecommunications systems. Allocates systems resources for accomplishing small work activities within established schedules. Maintains accounts, network rights and access to systems and equipment, administers passwords. Maintains integrity of mainframe, hardware, software and/or telecommunications systems. Monitors assigned systems to ensure they remain in an operational status. Analyzes problems and restores systems/service. Responsible for system design and integration; investigation and inspection activities, and compliance and enforcement actions. Designs, develops, monitors, and conducts a variety of technical and operational tests and evaluations of a wide range of communications equipment, systems, networks, and facilities.
Contacts are internal and external. May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents, and may communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties.
Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects or activities of one or more organizational units, subdivisions, and LOBs/Staff Offices. In some areas, the work may affect the safety and security of customers and may have a direct impact on the National Air Space (NAS). The work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
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Conditions of employment
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications
To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference - U.S. OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Telecommunications Series, 0391 Individual Occupational Requirements:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS -12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience is: Experience recording and analyzing data, identifying problems, performing investigation and inspection activities, and initiating compliance and enforcement actions.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted IAW PASS-ATO Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
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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.
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