Contracting Liaison
Department of State - Agency Wide
Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves leading and managing major acquisition projects for naval weapon systems, such as missiles and lasers, within the U.S. Navy's program office.
You'll handle planning, contracts, stakeholder coordination, and policy development to ensure programs run smoothly and meet goals.
It's a great fit for experienced professionals with a background in defense project management who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare System (IWS) of PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE IWS.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-03 (or GS-13 equivalency) grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "Developing or implementing acquisition plans, policies or strategies (e.g., program management, production, resources, post-award contract administration, contract/task orders) for a ship or weapon systems program." 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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