Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Department of Defense Education Activity
Posted: March 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Virginia
Salary
$127,646 - $165,945
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves leading a team to manage and maintain advanced undersea surveillance systems for the U.S. Navy, ensuring everything from equipment to personnel is ready for global operations.
You'll oversee development, partnerships with industry, and compliance with standards while briefing high-level leaders on progress.
It's a great fit for experienced managers with a background in defense projects who enjoy strategic oversight and team leadership.
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER in the Advanced Capabilities and Devlopment Directorate of COMMANDER UNDERSEA SURVEILLANCE.
Your resume must 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 managing a workforce to ensure program readiness (e.g.
operational, material, personnel, maintenance, sustainment, contract performance) for an organizations mission.
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:
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