SECRETARY (OA)
Naval Education and Training Command
Posted: January 28, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$84,579 - $185,193
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves managing contracts and procurement for a naval department focused on sensors and sonar systems, including planning strategies, supporting program teams, and handling communications with other departments.
It requires partnering closely with contracts experts to solve buying challenges and keep the team equipped for its missions.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government or commercial purchasing who enjoys leading projects, researching policies, and briefing leaders.
You will serve as an DMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Department Contracts Manager (code 15) of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI.
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.
Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
NT-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NT-03 (GS- 9/10 equivalency) pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector resolving current purchasing challenges and plan future procurement strategies by partnering with the Contracts department, to ensure the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department is always equipped for its mission.
NT-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NT-04 (GS- 11/12 equivalency) pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector resolving current purchasing challenges and plan future procurement strategies by partnering with the Contracts department, related to ongoing commercial procurement activities for the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department.
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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ 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:
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