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Posted: February 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 20, 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 teams to design, build, and test advanced systems for submarines, managing budgets, risks, and coordination with various partners in the Navy.

It's a supervisory role overseeing everything from planning to execution of complex undersea projects.

A good fit would be someone with engineering or technical experience in naval systems, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle big-picture strategy while communicating effectively.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or NH-03 in submarine design, integration, robotics, software architecture, hydrodynamics, HM&E systems, platform integration, structural integrity, or vessel stability
  • Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams to execute complex projects and translate strategic goals
  • Ability to communicate program progress, reporting, and risks effectively in written and oral formats
  • Knowledge of acquisition activities, including Major Capability Acquisitions and Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways
  • Proficiency in program management tasks such as planning, programming, budgeting, systems engineering, and risk management
  • Supervisory experience, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and managing personnel
  • Experience coordinating with government agencies, industry partners, shipyards, and military commands

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: technical experience and acumen in broad aspects of submarine design and integration, robotics, software architecture, hydrodynamics, HM&E systems, platform integration, structural integrity, and vessel stability; experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams in translating strategic goals into the execution of complex projects/programs; and ability to effectively communicate and manage program progress, reporting, and risks.

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=Group-Standards 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 serve as a supervisory Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM).
  • You will lead a programmatic and technical team of civilians, military and contractors in the prototyping, design, integration, production, and test of submarine-integrated specialized mission systems.
  • You will will oversee the execution of Acquisition activities, utilizing both Major Capability Acquisitions, as well as Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways.
  • You will lead the implementation of policy and statutory reporting, as well as design and direction of acquisition strategy and lifecycle activities within your functional area.
  • You will coordinate with multiple Program Offices, sponsors, shipyards, and warfare centers in the execution of system development.
  • You will be responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, leading integrated product teams, systems engineering, Contracting Officer Representative, and supporting all phases of program management.
  • You will oversee logistics, budget execution, and risk management of activities within your functional area.
  • You will communicate program activities in written and oral forums at all levels internal and external to the organization, to include coordination and support of senior level engagements with the resource sponsor and operational commands.
  • You will manage, direct, and assist in a line capacity for the advanced undersea system development programs.
  • You will direct and monitor submarine-based operations and maintenance for advanced undersea research and development projects.
  • You will coordinate Flag-level direction across multiple government agencies, industry partners, and Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet activities.
  • You will establish work assignments to be accomplished by employees, set priorities, and prepare work schedules for completion.
  • You will evaluate employee performance, recommend appropriate incentives, initiate corrective actions, and keep employees informed of management and personnel policies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12875851-26-DKC