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DIRECTOR, FLEET CAPABILITIES, CONCEPTS & EXPERIMENTATION

United States Fleet Forces Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$197,142 - $228,000

per year

Closes

February 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading efforts to develop and test new capabilities for the U.S. Navy's fleet, focusing on requirements, innovative ideas, and experiments to improve military readiness.

It requires overseeing programs that cover everything from training and equipment to logistics and personnel.

A good fit would be an experienced senior leader passionate about government efficiency, the U.S. Constitution, and driving high-performance teams in a defense context.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in fleet warfighting capabilities, including doctrine, organization, training, material, logistics, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF)
  • Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Commitment to the rule of law, U.S. Constitution, and principles of the American founding
  • Ability to drive efficiency through resource management, budget oversight, and process improvements
  • Proven technical competence and merit in producing high-quality work
  • Leadership skills to inspire teams, foster accountability, and guide through change
  • Track record of achieving results aligned with organizational goals

Full Job Description

You will serve as the Director for Fleet Capabilities Requirements, Concepts and Experimentation (N8/N9) for U.S.

Fleet Forces Command (USFF) and be located at USFF headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads in Norfolk, VA.

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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1.

Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience in, fleet warfighting capabilities requirements and programs, including aspects of doctrine, organizational, training, material, logistics, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) supporting capabilities development and implementation.

TQ 2. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ Major Duties:

  • You will coordinate development and execution of fleet concepts of operations and capabilities requirements, plans and processes within the directorate and in coordination with fleet stakeholders.
  • You will work closely with Navy stakeholders and other agencies in assessing warfighting capabilities requirements and developing plans, goals, and objectives to meet these requirements.
  • You will lead staff efforts in analyses, recommendations, documentation, and planning and execution of actions regarding Fleet capabilities requirements and assessment, transition of new capabilities from acquisition into the Fleet.
  • You will coordinate with the Combatant Commanders and OPNAV regarding joint warfare capabilities requirements, issues, and recommendations, and directs fleet input into respective Integrated Priority Lists for Combatant Commanders.
  • You will direct strategy, concepts of operations and doctrine development and review in support of Fleet, Joint, and Navy headquarters missions, functions and tasks.
  • You will oversee capabilities and resourcing strategy in coordination with other stakeholders.
  • You will provide leadership to Fleet Concept Development and Experimentation programs, to include development of Fleet experimentation plans, resourcing recommendations and prioritization, and concept development planning.
  • You will have cognizance over Fleet capabilities requirements generation, programming and budget execution and capabilities and resourcing integration, influencing a significant portion of Navy's overall Total Obligational Authority.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12879476-26-MCJ