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IT PROJECT MANAGER (CUSTSPT)

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Department of the Navy

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading IT projects for the U.S. Navy, focusing on installing and maintaining technology systems on ships and submarines to keep them ready for operations.

You'll manage budgets, timelines, and teams while working closely with military leaders and external partners to solve problems and ensure everything runs smoothly.

It's a great fit for someone with IT project experience, strong communication skills, and an interest in naval technology, especially if you enjoy detail-oriented work in a team environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, such as evaluating and reporting on project compliance with Navy policies
  • One year of IT-related experience in customer service, including collaborating with stakeholders to integrate requirements and negotiate resources
  • One year of IT-related experience in oral communication, such as delivering briefs and reports to senior military and civilian personnel
  • One year of IT-related experience in problem solving, such as conducting safety inspections and making recommendations for corrections
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent, managing resources for installation projects on Navy surface or submarine units
  • Experience providing project management and installation support for shipboard integrated system capabilities
  • Ability to identify potential problems related to shipboard maintenance and modernization

Full Job Description

You will serve as a IT PROJECT MANAGER (CUSTSPT) in the ENGINEERING & INSTALLATION DIVISION of NAVWARSYSCEN PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA.

I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Evaluate, monitor, and report on project compliance with U.S.

Navy maintenance and modernization policies to ensure the highest degree of operational readiness of U.S. Navy assets. 2.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate external, shipboard requirements and milestones in project plan.

Negotiate with external stakeholders to obtain resources and services to execute project requirements. 3.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Deliver regular project-related briefs and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including ship's commanding officers, senior military personnel, civilian management, and fleet commanders.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Conduct daily shipboard safety inspections and make on-the-spot recommendations to correct unsatisfactory and unsafe conditions.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 or pay band NO-03 in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Managing resources in executing installation projects onboard U.S.

Navy surface and/or submarine units; providing project management and/or installation support for delivering shipboard integrated system capabilities; and identifying potential problems related to shipboard maintenance and modernization.

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/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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 Naval Information Warfare Command (NAVWAR) Project Manager for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Engineering and Installation Division.
  • You will monitor and report on cost, schedule, performance, and quality of projects and project teams; and serve as government witness and signatory to "G-Point” inspections for shipboard work conducted by project contractor personnel.
  • You will deliver regular project-related briefs and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including ship's commanding officers, senior military personnel, civilian management, and fleet commanders.
  • You will conduct daily shipboard safety inspections and make on-the-spot recommendations to correct unsatisfactory and unsafe conditions.
  • You will monitor contractor performance, inspect contractor work, ensure compliance with contract terms, and act as a liaison between the contractor and the government.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12893120-26-KMS