Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
Posted: February 13, 2026 (8 days ago)
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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$106,437 - $138,370
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing partnerships between the Navy and private companies to develop and maintain facilities through Public Private Venture projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from planning to long-term upkeep.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government contracting, budgeting, and negotiating deals with businesses, who enjoys overseeing projects that blend public needs with private investment.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who can handle regulations and financial oversight in a military context.
You will serve as a PUBLIC PRIVATE VENTURE PROJECT MANAGER in the Asset Management Business Line of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE.
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 1) Applying a range of federal, state, and regional policies, codes, regulations, and requirements pertaining to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of Public Private Venture (PPV) projects; 2) Using administrative and project management processes necessary to successfully execute and manage PPV projects as assigned within the PPV program; 3) Assisting in developing and executing the PPV annual budget, and identifying the appropriate funding sources for PPV project actions; 4) Negotiating complex business agreement terms with private industry, and manage, oversee, & monitor the DoN's investment in the resulting projects; and 5) Planning sustainment in conjunction with private industry to ensure projects' long-term financial viability and proper asset management.
NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume.
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=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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