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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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PROGRAM MANAGER

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a deputy director role in a Marine Corps office focused on non-lethal weapons programs, where you'll lead teams, manage budgets, and brief high-level officials to ensure projects run smoothly and meet goals.

It's ideal for someone with strong leadership experience in defense or government programs who can handle complex coordination and build relationships with outside partners.

The position requires deep knowledge of non-lethal technologies and the ability to oversee operations efficiently.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including evaluating non-lethal weapons programs and briefing senior officials
  • Strong leadership skills to direct division chiefs, staff, workgroups, and committees
  • Ability to develop and recommend budgets based on program needs, equipment, personnel, and strategic plans
  • Experience in creating and delivering command-level briefings and fostering relationships with external stakeholders
  • Proficiency in reviewing and appraising project operations for efficiency, economy, and effectiveness
  • Knowledge of staying current on assignments and providing guidance to achieve mission objectives
  • Relevant experience in federal service, private sector, or public sector, including volunteer work that builds competencies

Full Job Description

You will serve as a DEPUTY DIRECTOR in the JOINT INTERMEDIATE FORCE CAPABILITIES OFFICE (JIFCO) of HQ US MARINE CORPS.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Evaluating activities of a non-lethal weapons program and briefing senior officials on a wide variety of topics related to a non-lethal weapons 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:

  • You will direct, coordinate and provide executive leadership through the Division Chiefs and their staff's, workgroup leaders and committee chairs.
  • You will develop and recommend budgetary requirements, taking into consideration current and anticipated program requirements, equipment, personnel, and strategic plans.
  • You will develop and present command level briefings and develop positive relationships with external stakeholders.
  • You will review and appraise project operations on a continuous basis through spot-check of work in progress, review of completed work and results obtained to assure maximum efficiency, economy, and effectiveness.
  • You will stay abreast of progress on assignments and provides guidance on any phase of the activity, as required, to assure maximum mission attainment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12861322-26-AD