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Posted: March 11, 2026 (1 day ago)

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GENERAL ENGINEER

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Department of the Navy

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$126,711 - $193,760

per year

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March 20, 2026More Navy jobs →

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 leading engineering efforts for complex technical programs in the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, focusing on planning, team management, safety oversight, and advising leaders on execution.

It suits experienced engineers who enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams, solving system issues, and ensuring projects meet high standards in a high-stakes environment like missile or defense systems.

A good fit would be someone with a strong background in managing engineering projects and handling risks in technical operations.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (basic education requirement)
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level managing complex engineering programs
  • Experience ensuring safety, compliance, and risk management in high-hazard operations
  • Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams for analysis, testing, and evaluation
  • Skills in reviewing program performance, identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions
  • Proficiency in planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical programs to meet objectives
  • Experience representing leadership in meetings, coordinating with stakeholders, and preparing reports

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.

In addition to the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer engineering experience managing complex engineering programs, ensuring safety and compliance, and advising leadership on program execution.

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/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdfand https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 assist leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical programs, ensuring work is properly scheduled, resourced, and executed to meet organizational objectives.
  • You will manage multidisciplinary technical teams performing analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex systems, ensuring specifications, documentation, and modifications meet required standards.
  • You will review technical program performance, identify system failures or process issues, and implement corrective actions and improvements to maintain system reliability and effectiveness.
  • You will represent senior leadership in meetings and reviews, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare reports and briefings supporting technical program decisions.
  • You will oversee safety and risk management for high-hazard technical operations, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and protecting personnel, equipment, and facilities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12904251-26-NN