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GENERAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$120,548 - $156,715

per year

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and managing testing programs for advanced naval combat and defense systems on ships, ensuring everything works correctly during shipyard tests and sea trials.

A good fit would be someone with experience in technical project management in defense or engineering, who enjoys coordinating teams and solving complex integration issues in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in providing technical direction for AEGIS Combat Systems (ACS) or Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) testing
  • Ability to plan, manage, evaluate, and direct test program execution
  • Knowledge of systems integration and interface requirements for shipyard and post-delivery testing
  • Experience directing assignments related to specifications, technical manuals, test procedures, problem reports, and inspection reports
  • Skills in coordinating integrated product teams (IPTs) for test objectives on AEGIS ships
  • Participation in sea trials and preparation activities
  • Ability to interpret system program plans, quality assurance requirements, test procedures, and contractual documentation

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also 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 providing technical direction or guidance in the resolution of AEGIS Combat Systems (ACS) or Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) testing to ensure effective execution of test program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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 serve as a local authority for planning, managing, evaluating, and directing the execution of the test program.
  • You will ensure proper systems integration and interface requirements are satisfied during shipyard tests program and post-delivery testing period.
  • You will direct and lead assignments and tasking for the group related to test program including specifications, technical manuals, test procedures, problem reports, and inspection reports.
  • You will coordinate the establishment of integrated product teams (IPTs) to facilitate development of objectives and goals associated with test execution on AEGIS ships.
  • You will define team goals and objectives and assist the team in managing work assignments.
  • You will participate in sea trials and all sea trial preparation.
  • You will interpret and clarify system program plans, quality assurance requirements, test procedures, and contractual documentation for system performance compliance, quality and completeness.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12931329-26-SAB