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SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $187,760

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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 programs that help international partners buy and use U.S.

military aircraft systems, including planning, coordinating with foreign governments, and managing contracts to meet goals on time and within budget.

It's a supervisory role where you'll oversee teams and ensure smooth execution of these defense sales initiatives.

A good fit would be someone with experience in government or defense projects, strong communication skills for working with global partners, and a knack for organizing complex plans.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in federal or private sector
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for engaging with international partners to define and execute programs
  • In-depth knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes, including disclosure, case development, and execution
  • Experience in defense acquisition and program management, such as developing Statements of Work and handling contractual procurement
  • Ability to analyze needs, develop program plans, and ensure technical, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met
  • Skills in process improvement techniques to solve program management issues
  • Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with internal teams and external organizations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Supervisory Program Manager in the SYSCOM Security Cooperation Department of NAVAL AIR SYSTEM COMMAND HQ-OSF.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 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.) Communicating with International partners via written and oral communications for the purpose of establishing requirements and executing programs.

2.) Understanding of Foreign Military Sales programs to include disclosure, case development and case execution.

3.) Working with the defense acquisition and program execution to include development of Statements of Work and the contractual procurement process..

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 analyze needs and requirements information necessary for development of specific objectives for assigned program initiatives and for planning.
  • You will direct all development of comprehensive program plans to ensure fulfillment of technical, cost schedule, and performance objectives.
  • You will apply the tools and techniques of process identification and continuous process improvement in addressing program management problems and issues.
  • You will serve as the central contact point with the program office for all matters concerning the program.
  • You will establish and maintain relationships both within the organization and with relevant external groups.
  • You will ensure that all planning is fully integrated with the overall program team effort and that of any other participating services and agencies when necessary.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12933736-26-AEA