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DIRECTOR ARCTIC SUBMARINE LABORATORY

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$169,001 - $197,200

per year

Closes

January 19, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a Navy lab focused on submarine operations in the Arctic, where you'll manage training programs, budgets, and teams to prepare submarines for icy, challenging environments.

It's ideal for someone with deep experience in submarine missions and leadership who can make smart decisions to improve fleet readiness in cold regions.

You'll oversee staff, plan long-term strategies, and ensure everyone gets the right skills for these specialized operations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in program management, Navy budgeting, submarine operations, training programs, fleet exercises, sensor employment, and NAVSEA material requirements
  • Experience supervising and managing shore command programs, infrastructure, and resources
  • Knowledge of submarine Arctic operations to make creative decisions and recommendations for mission support
  • Ability to develop and interpret guidance on submarine fleet operations in the Arctic
  • Supervisory skills including planning work, setting priorities, scheduling, minor disciplinary actions, identifying training needs, and developing performance standards
  • Responsibility for workforce management, professional development, and long-term command planning

Full Job Description

You will serve as DIRECTOR, ARCTIC SUBMARINE LABORATORY (ASL) in the Command Staff of UNDERSEA WAR FIGHTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience in program management, Navy budget development and execution, submarine operations, Navy training and qualification programs, fleet exercise coordination, and a combination of submarine sensor employment and NAVSEA material configuration requirements.

*Experience supervising and managing shore command programs, infrastructures, and resources.

*Experience applying knowledge of submarine Arctic operations to make creative decisions and significant recommendations that effect positive changes and development to support critical mission requirements.

*Experience developing and interpreting guidance in the area of submarine fleet operations in Arctic.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp.

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 develop and administer a fleet training program that delivers basic Arctic knowledge, advanced ship handling training, and unique sensor employment in extremely shallow iced covered water.
  • You will be responsible for effective management, professional development, workforce employment, and long-term planning for the command.
  • You will be responsible for effective management, professional development, workforce employment, and long-term planning for the command.
  • You will perform supervisory duties such as plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, prepare work schedules, effect minor disciplinary measures, identify training needs and develop performance standards.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12863989-26-DSJ