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Posted: March 25, 2026 (2 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$125,431 - $192,694

per year

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April 3, 2026More Navy jobs →

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 of engineers and specialists in developing and maintaining equipment for launching and recovering aircraft on naval carriers and expeditionary airfields.

The role focuses on overseeing projects from planning to completion, managing resources and budgets, and solving complex technical problems to meet military goals.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers with leadership skills who enjoy directing multi-disciplinary teams in a high-stakes defense environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in federal or private sector
  • Proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams in planning and executing aircraft launch and recovery (ALRE) projects
  • Expertise in managing resources, personnel development, and performance evaluation
  • Knowledge of ALRE systems to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders on programmatic and technical issues
  • Supervisory experience in administering policies, coordinating functions, and ensuring effective tools and processes

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Branch Head in the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Department, Launch, Recovery & Expeditionary Air Fields Division, MK 7 Arresting Gear Branch of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NM-03 (Equivalent to the GS-13) level 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) Leading multi-discipline teams responsible for the planning and execution of comprehensive life cycle acquisition and sustainment efforts to deliver aircraft launch and recovery (ALRE) solutions within program objectives for cost, schedule and performance.

2) Performing management functions to plan and execute the allocation of resources, development of personnel, direction of multi-functional work teams, and evaluation of performance.

3) Applying knowledge and expertise of multi-disciplinary aircraft launch and recovery equipment (ALRE) functions along with critical thinking to analyze and resolve a variety of complex technical challenges directly affecting large, multi-mission organizations.

4) Collaborating with numerous stakeholders and organizations to address programmatic and technical matters.

5) Supervising work, administering management policies and procedures, and coordinating functions across various groups to accomplish goals and objectives.

6) Ensuring guidance, processes, and tools are in place and utilized to enable personnel to effectively execute assigned work.

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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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 assess organizational policies and procedures to implement strategic plans.
  • You will establish short and long-range objectives (e.g., acquisition, life cycle) to accomplish mission goals.
  • You will review allocation of resources (e.g., funds, manpower, facility, or space) to carry out program operations.
  • You will recommend changes to project schedules or budgets to ensure project is carried to successful completion.
  • You will be accountable for the products and services the branch provides to its customers.
  • You will communicate to leadership on status of programs.
  • You will manage, supervise, and train the personnel within the branch.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12916406-26-BJM