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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$106,437 - $163,514

per year

Closes

February 9, 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 a team that manages weapons assessment and range operations at a naval warfare center, including supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety during training exercises.

It focuses on planning projects, coordinating tasks for customers, and improving processes to support military experimentation.

A good fit would be someone with supervisory experience in technical or administrative roles, especially in defense or safety-critical environments, who is detail-oriented and committed to risk management.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11/12 level or equivalent, leading projects and managing resources for mission objectives
  • Supervisory skills for managing personnel in a weapons assessment section
  • Knowledge of weapons maintenance, inventory control, and armory operations
  • Expertise in safety and security procedures, including live-fire training and explosive safety
  • Ability to oversee range operations, conduct inspections, and monitor real-time activities to prevent accidents
  • Experience coordinating tasks and developing process improvements for internal and external customers

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Expeditionary Warfare and Energy Systems Department (JX), Experimentation and Assessment Division (JXR), Range Branch (JXRN), Weapons Assessment Section (JXRNM) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions.

This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $138,370).

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading the planning and execution of projects, programs, or initiatives by managing project resources and quality deliverables to ensure mission objectives are met for the continuous improvement of range operations.

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.

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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the section manager for the Weapons Assessment section in the Range Branch, Experimentation and Assessment Division.
  • You will be responsible for the overall management and operation of a small arms section or armory.
  • You will be responsible for the supervision of personnel, maintenance of weapons, inventory control, and ensuring all safety and security procedures are followed and ensuring the safety of all personnel during live-fire training events.
  • You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of range operations to prevent accidents and injuries, including pre-exercise inspections and real-time monitoring and post-exercise procedures.
  • You will monitor and coordinate tasking and continuous work for the Division’s internal and external customers and develop continuous process improvements to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • You will continuously monitor explosive safety and remaining cognizant of the hazards and risks associated with the daily work performed at Special Weapons Assessment Facility (SWAF).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12871698-26-KGB