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Posted: February 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$131,310 - $170,708

per year

Closes

February 19, 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 job involves overseeing the planning and execution of military deployments and redeployments for U.S.

and allied forces in the Pacific region and beyond, ensuring everything runs smoothly during exercises, emergencies, or combat.

You'll lead a mixed team of military personnel, civilians, and contractors while monitoring operations to meet command needs.

It's a great fit for experienced military planners with strong leadership skills who thrive in high-stakes, team-based environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Expert knowledge of CJCS Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Defense Transportation System (DTS)
  • In-depth understanding of unified/specified command structures, service components, and operational capabilities
  • Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and mentoring
  • Practical experience in planning and executing military operations, including contingencies and combat scenarios
  • Ability to analyze operation orders, prioritize force deployments, and monitor subordinate teams for compliance

Full Job Description

You will serve as a DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

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

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following 1) Possess expert knowledge of the CJCS Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Defense Transportation System (DTS), and other supporting operational planning and execution systems.

This includes understanding regulatory, enforcement, and operational planning systems to manage theater deployments effectively.

2) Have in-depth knowledge of the unified/specified command structure, Service component organizations, operational requirements, and capabilities.

This includes familiarity with the Defense Transportation System and its application to deployment operations in contingency and exercise scenarios.

3) Must demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team effectively, including assigning work, evaluating performance, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with theater policies and procedures.

This includes supervising a diverse team of contractors, reserve officers, civil service personnel, and active-duty noncommissioned officers.

4) Requires a deep, practical understanding of planning and execution for military operations, including contingencies and combat situations.

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 plan and execute deployment and redeployment operations for all U.S. and selected allied forces throughout the USPACOM area of operations (AOR), and in support of other Geographical Combatant Commands around the world.
  • You will review operation orders and deployment orders to ensure deployment/redeployment requirements are adequately addressed.
  • You will analyze the concept of operations for exercises, contingencies and combat operations, and ensure the prioritization and time-phasing of force deployments satisfy the commander's operational requirements.
  • You will monitor performance of subordinate command Deployment Management Teams to ensure timely and accurate submission of deployment data.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12884908-26-FV