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Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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JOINT TRAINING & EXERCISE PROGRAM MANAGER

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$131,310 - $170,708

per year

Closes

February 16, 2026

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 and coordinating joint military training exercises and multinational programs for the US Indo-Pacific Command, ensuring smooth planning, execution, and oversight of these activities.

It requires managing budgets, supervising a team, and providing expert advice on policies and operations in a high-stakes military environment.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in military training coordination, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle complex international collaborations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in joint, multinational, or integrated operations training
  • Expertise in coordinating program efforts, reviewing policies, and monitoring directives related to training requirements
  • Ability to oversee preparation and delivery of documentation, briefings, and executive reports on training plans and events
  • Experience managing execution of training programs, including budget allocation and resource reallocation
  • Supervisory skills to lead and coordinate activities within a branch or division
  • Familiarity with military exercises, Joint Training Plan (JTP), and Area of Responsibility (AOR) operations
  • Willingness to work in Hawaii with potential for travel to support commander visits and higher headquarters

Full Job Description

You will serve as a JOINT TRAINING & EXERCISE PROGRAM MANAGER in the Theater Security Cooperation Exercises and Multinational Programs Branch Chief (J712) of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: 1) Provide subject matter expertise in joint, multinational, and integrated operations training while coordinating related program efforts; 2) Review, coordinate, and monitor higher-level directives, policies, and doctrine related to multinational and integrated training requirements, planning, execution, and assessment; 3) Oversee the preparation and delivery of documentation and briefings on joint and multinational training plans, events, and Area of Responsibility (AOR) visits by the Commander or staff to USINDOPACOM and higher headquarters; 4) Manage the execution of joint and multinational training programs per the JTP and budget, reallocating branch resources as needed to meet evolving requirements; and 5) Supervise, oversee, and coordinate the activities of the TSC Exercises and Multinational Programs Branch within the Exercise Division.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 maintain oversight of all joint, multinational, and integrated exercises and TSC activities, assist exercise action officers, support JTF Certification as needed, and provide executive briefs to the Commander USINDOPACOM to resolve issues.
  • You will manage the execution of joint and multinational training programs per the JTP and budget, reallocating branch resources as needed to meet evolving requirements.
  • You will supervise, oversee, and coordinate the activities of the TSC Exercises and Multinational Programs Branch within the Exercise Division.
  • You will review, coordinate, and monitor higher-level directives, policies, and doctrine related to multinational and integrated training requirements, planning, execution, and assessment.
  • You will oversee the preparation and delivery of documentation and briefings on joint and multinational training plans, events, and Area of Responsibility (AOR) visits by the Commander or staff to USINDOPACOM and higher headquarters

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12881061-26-RE