TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: February 10, 2026 (11 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$142,452 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079
Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a manager in the U.S. Navy's team that handles advanced imaging, electronic warfare, and radar systems for undersea operations, based in Rhode Island.
You'll lead a group of engineers and staff, oversee projects from design to maintenance, and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy leading teams and working on defense technology.
You will serve as a MANAGER in the Imaging and Electronic Warfare Systems Division, Code 342 of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer providing technical and programmatic leadership (including leading a team) regarding the development, acquisition, installation, modernization or maintenance of undersea warfare imaging, electronic warfare, and RADAR electromagnetic systems.
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=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/computer-engineering-series-0854/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/ 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:
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