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SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$131,310 - $170,708

per year

Closes

February 19, 2027

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 in a Navy division focused on command, control, communications, computers, and cyber operations, overseeing projects related to critical infrastructure like satellite systems and networks.

The role requires managing branch activities, advising staff, and building relationships with military stakeholders to support operational planning and decision-making.

It's ideal for experienced leaders with a strong background in defense technology and project management who thrive in high-stakes, collaborative environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Working knowledge of critical infrastructure including terrestrial transport, SATCOM, RF spectrum, DoW Information Networks, and tactical networks like LINK-16
  • Experience in operational planning, exercises, forums, and developing strategies/policies for operational issues
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of projects, including defining scope, requirements, and deliverables
  • Supervisory skills to lead civilian employees and review decision support products for leadership
  • Expertise in policies related to cyber mission assurance, cybersecurity, and defensive cyberspace operations
  • Strong stakeholder engagement with military components, commands, and agencies

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel/Modified Direct Hire Authority.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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

Specialized experience must demonstrate most of the following: 1) Working knowledge of critical infrastructure/programs such as terrestrial transport, satellite communications (SATCOM), radio frequency (RF) spectrum, DoW Information Networks (DOWIN), and tactical networks such as LINK-16.; 2) Participate in operational planning efforts, exercises, forums, symposiums, study groups, etc.

to analyze and develop approaches, strategies, and policies for solving new operational issues and implement new concepts, resolve critical problems with existing systems, and support management of operational requirements and/or projects.; 3) Manage a portfolio of projects as assigned and conduct associated portfolio management activities including defining all projects scope, requirements, and deliverables.; 4) Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, branch projects, processes, products, and directives of management.; 5) Participate in and/or lead efforts to document and refine roles, responsibilities, products, and processes for any and all aspects of the organization.

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 be responsible for supervising all other civilian employees within a branch of the Command and Control Communications, Computers, and Cyber Operations Division and managing the entirety of the branch projects, processes, and products.
  • You will direct and review all branch decision support products for command leadership.
  • You will proactively engage and maintain close working relationships with stakeholders including theater functional and service components, sub-unified commands, support agencies, and subordinate joint task forces.
  • You will plan, implement, and/or review technical issues and activities in support of operational priorities.
  • You will coordinate with the Branch Chief as needed to guide branch personnel to provide finished or final products for presentation at senior-level decision-making.
  • You will gain and maintain mastery-level Subject Matter Expertise on related policies/processes such as cyber mission assurance, defense critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, DoW information network operations, and defensive cyberspace operations.
  • You will manage a portfolio of projects as assigned and conduct associated portfolio management activities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12891422-26-CMC