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Posted: January 29, 2026 (2 days ago)

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Naval Education and Training Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$56,409 - $73,333

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative and program support for naval training programs, including handling data, coordinating events, and preparing reports to help keep everything running smoothly.

It's a good fit for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in office work, who enjoys working with teams and using computers to manage information.

No advanced degree is needed, but prior administrative experience in a structured environment like government or military support would be ideal.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level, including administrative support for complex programs
  • Skill in developing, maintaining, and analyzing data in databases or tracking systems
  • Ability to manage and organize program records, correspondence, and documentation
  • Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for events and information dissemination
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and office automation tools
  • Knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and management information systems

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM ASSISTANT in the Naval Service Training Command of NSTC GREAT LAKES.

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following;1) Demonstrate and provide administrative/program support for complex programs, including responding to inquiries, coordinating processes, tracking actions, and supporting program goals, policies, and objectives; 2) Develop, enter, maintain, and validate data in databases or tracking systems; compile and analyze data to identify trends, support decision-making, and prepare reports, charts, and summaries for leadership review; 3) Manage, organize, maintain, and retrieve program records, correspondence, and documentation in electronic and/or hard-copy systems to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and consistency; 4) Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to schedule events, deconflict activities, track participation, and ensure timely dissemination of accurate program information; 5) Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and other office automation tools to prepare correspondence, maintain spreadsheets, develop presentations, generate reports, and support briefings.

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 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 apply administrative practices and procedures and skill in using management information system(s), office automation, and computer applications.
  • You will handle problems in accordance with regulations and accepted practices.
  • You will coordinate and track events, plan and carry out projects.
  • You will work with various contacts and stakeholders.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12871739-26-TLM