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Posted: February 19, 2026 (0 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

March 2, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the Navy's community outreach efforts, managing public relations programs, and advising on media and entertainment projects that involve the Navy.

The role requires overseeing plans and ensuring policies are followed while working closely with high-level officials.

It's a great fit for someone with strong leadership in public affairs and experience building community ties in a government or military setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent in public affairs, focusing on community relations and outreach
  • In-depth knowledge of public affairs policies, regulations, and communication principles
  • Skills in analytical methods, interpersonal relations, and strategy development for outreach programs
  • Ability to oversee and manage external public affairs and community outreach activities
  • Experience planning, executing, and evaluating annual community outreach plans
  • Expertise in advising on entertainment media projects, including filmmaker assistance and inter-agency coordination
  • Supervisory experience in a high-level government or military public affairs role

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the Office of the Chief of Information (CHINFO) of CHINFO WASHINGTON DC.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in and knowledge of public affairs policies and regulations as they pertain to the community relations and outreach.

Experience in and skills in communication principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods and interpersonal relations practices.

Experience in and knowledge for recommending strategies and establishing standards for development, evaluation, and assessment of all of the Community Outreach Programs.

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 serve as the Assistant Chief of Information (ACI) for Community Outreach who reports to the Chief of Information who is a direct report to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).
  • You will be responsible for overseeing all Navy Community Outreach and Directorate activities.
  • You will manage external public affairs programs.
  • You will ensure that the department’s policy is carried out effectively.
  • You will be responsible for conceptualizing, updating, planning, and executing the Navy’s Annual Community Outreach Plan.
  • You will serve as the senior advisor to CHINFO and all other Navy commands when filmmakers who are requesting production and research assistance approach these organizations.
  • You will inform DoD of entertainment media projects that involve both the Navy and other federal agencies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12891433-26-TAL