Business Operations Specialist
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Posted: April 16, 2026 (44 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
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 involves managing international sales of submarine systems and services to foreign partners, ensuring contractors meet security and performance standards, and coordinating with various Navy offices and allies to deliver these capabilities smoothly.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government program management, especially in defense exports and international cooperation, who is detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex policies and stakeholders.
It suits professionals who enjoy strategic planning and problem-solving in a high-stakes military environment.
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Program Executive Office of PEO SSN.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-12/13 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Managing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases to oversee contractor performance and guide Information Assurance programs for the effective delivery of submarine-related capabilities and services to international partners and allies.
Examples of qualifying experience include: Experience in Department of the Navy (DON) program management in life-cycle Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.
Experience with Department of Defense (DOD) and DON strategic planning, policies, and procedures governing Security Cooperation.
Experience with International Traffic Arms Regulation, Export License, and Third Party Transfers 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:
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