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Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days ago)

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PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $187,760

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing complex military aircraft programs for the Navy, from planning and budgeting to coordinating teams and reporting progress to leaders.

It requires managing resources, risks, and partnerships to ensure projects stay on track and meet goals.

A good fit would be someone with experience leading big projects in defense or engineering, who enjoys problem-solving and working with diverse groups.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at NH-03 level or equivalent, managing complex multi-functional programs
  • Directing daily operations including staffing, schedules, organizational structures, and workflow
  • Establishing, tracking, analyzing, and reporting program performance metrics
  • Analyzing and integrating requirements across areas like engineering, logistics, financial management, configuration, and contracts
  • Developing and maintaining acquisition documentation such as DAES, SAR, and CPARs for leadership decisions
  • Leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for acquisition program execution within cost, schedule, and risk limits
  • Managing resources like funding, personnel, and contracts while coordinating with stakeholders

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Level II PROGRAM MANAGER within a Program Management office under the Program Executive Office Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault & Special Mission (PEO(A)).

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience in managing and integrating complex, multi-functional programs or projects; 2) Directing day-to-day program operations, including staffing strategies, schedules, organizational structures, and workflow; 3) Establishing, tracking, analyzing, and reporting program or organizational performance metrics; 4) Analyzing, synthesizing, and integrating requirements across multiple functional areas (e.g., engineering, logistics, financial management, configuration management, and contract management) to support acquisition strategy and program execution; 5) Developing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition and executive-level documentation and reports (e.g., DAES, SAR, CPARs) to support senior leadership decision-making and program oversight.

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 lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to plan, execute, and deliver acquisition programs within cost, schedule, performance, and risk thresholds.
  • You will develop and implement acquisition strategies, integrated program plans, and long-term roadmaps for system development, production, and sustainment.
  • You will manage program resources, including funding, personnel, and contracts, while monitoring risks and applying mitigation strategies.
  • You will coordinate across functional areas and with internal/external stakeholders to ensure operational requirements and program objectives are met.
  • You will represent the program office to senior leadership, DoD organizations, and industry partners, providing program briefings, status updates, and recommendations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12891947-26-AMT