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ACQUISITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$111,119 - $144,457

per year

Closes

January 23, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves supporting the management of procurement and contracts for the U.S.

Pacific Fleet, ensuring that naval projects get the right supplies and services on time while following government rules.

You'll advise on contract plans, review procurement packages, and analyze data to improve operations.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in government contracting who enjoys detailed planning and problem-solving in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Knowledge of acquisition statutes, regulations, directives, and procedures
  • Experience in contract performance management and administration
  • Skills in quality assurance and procurement for naval or government operations
  • Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to procurement and contracts
  • Understanding of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ACQUISITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER in the CHIEF OF STAFF & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DIVISION of COMMANDER US PACIFIC FLEET.

GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating acquisition statutes, regulations, directives and procedures in addition to applying the understanding of contract performance management, contract administration, quality assurance, and procurement in support of naval operations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of acquisition statutes, regulation, directives and procedures as well as business practices associated with the Department of Navy Commander, Pacific Fleet Headquarters Acquisition Program.
  • You will provide advice regarding contract strategies to best accomplish the project acquisition plan.
  • You will establish requirements for and expedite/review the consolidation of all procurement packages input to meet timely and technical requirements of assigned acquisitions.
  • You will collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in significant areas relating to procurement and contract operations.
  • You will have expert technical, production and contract knowledge, as well as a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to translate strategies into achievable outcomes, and establish performance measurement techniques.
  • You will have knowledge of Government Acquisition, Federal, Departmental, Agency laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as industry practices in accordance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12866010-26-ZP