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PROGRAM MANAGER (HELICOPTER)

Military Sealift Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$106,950 - $139,036

per year

Closes

January 26, 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 role involves overseeing the management of helicopter programs for the Navy's Military Sealift Command, including budgeting, logistics, maintenance, and ensuring aircraft are ready for missions.

You'll coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly and compliant with regulations.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in project management, especially in aviation or military logistics, who enjoys handling complex teams and budgets.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including project scheduling, logistics coordination, and mission support
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders to meet goals
  • Experience monitoring aircraft readiness and material condition
  • Skills in preparing and presenting briefings to senior personnel and large groups
  • Proficiency in reviewing contractor invoices for validity and contract compliance
  • Knowledge of budgeting, funding requests, and resource allocation for programs
  • Familiarity with commercial aviation regulations like CARB/FAA and U.S. Government contracts

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (HELICOPTER) in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Directorate Ship Management (DSM), Fleet Ordnance and Dry Cargo Ships (PM6), Helicopter Program Office (PM63) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience assisting with worldwide scheduling and support of assigned projects including overseeing coordination of logistics and operational needs to meet mission requirements.

Experience coordinating multiple projects with various stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve project goals and objectives.

Experience monitoring the readiness and material condition of aircraft.

Experience preparing and presenting briefings on assigned projects to large groups including senior internal and external personnel.

Experience reviewing contractor invoices to ensure that charges are reasonable, valid, properly invoiced and reimbursable in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Experience participating and assisting in the planning, preparation, development, and justification of annual budget estimates and funding requests.

Experience monitoring the execution of projects from development to implementation.

Experience identifying resources including personnel, financial, and equipment to support various program and mission needs.

Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information and data for future reference and analysis.

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 serve Program Manager and supports the management, budgeting, material, maintenance, technical and training support required to provide mission ready aircraft and services to the sponsors.
  • You will assist with quarterly audits on all commercial helicopter contractor training and Certification records to ensure compliance with CARB/FAA regulations.
  • You will budget/fiscal practice and policy, and acquisition and/or administration of both financial and material resources for accountability for all project office funds administration.
  • You will ensure compliance with commercial aviation industry policies and contractual obligations under U.S. Government contracts.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12865556-26-ASK