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SUPVERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$148,222 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 13, 2026

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 technical experts to manage and support the installation, maintenance, and operation of aircraft launch and recovery equipment on Navy ships and airfields.

The role requires overseeing programs, providing expert advice to military commands, and ensuring efficient resource use to keep aviation systems ready at the lowest cost.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of naval aviation systems who enjoy directing teams in a high-stakes government environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13/14 level or equivalent, including managing teams and assigning work based on priorities and employee capabilities
  • Strong leadership with diplomacy and tact in negotiations to achieve consensus and organizational goals
  • Expertise in acquisition, sustainment, engineering, logistics, and program management for ALRE (Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment) products
  • Ability to maximize system readiness while minimizing operating and support costs within budget constraints
  • Experience preparing planning documents like budgets, schedules, reports, and records aligned with strategic objectives
  • Professional engineering background (e.g., bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with relevant experience)
  • Knowledge of shipboard and shore-based ALRE installations, aviation facilities, and fuel systems for Navy and Marine Corps operations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Supervisory General Engineer( Fleet Technical Services Division Head) in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NM-04/GS-13-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following duties: 1.

Assigning work to subordinates by effectively managing human resources, considering priorities, the complexity of assignments, and the capabilities of employees to ensure optimal team performance and mission success.

2.

Demonstrating strong leadership skills by exercising diplomacy and tact in negotiations, conversations, and correspondence, particularly when addressing opposing points of view, goals, or objectives, to achieve consensus and drive organizational outcomes.

3.

Demonstrating expertise in all aspects of acquisition and sustainment of ALRE products across a full range of disciplines, including Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management, to serve as the primary point of contact for the Division and align efforts with long-term strategic goals.

4.

Maximizing readiness by delivering the best possible product support outcomes at the lowest Operating and Support cost, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.

5.

Preparing comprehensive planning documents associated with program organization, product development, and material acquisition, including budgets, schedules, reports, and associated records, while ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational objectives.

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 direct the efforts of Aeronautical Ships Installation Representatives (ASIR), Carrier and Field Service Unit Representatives (CAFSU), who provide on- site technical support to the various commands.
  • You will provide direction, coordination, and management for all facets and functions of assigned programs that the Fleet Technical Division participates.
  • You will support the Surface/AIR Type Commanders and other commands as well as the management and operations of the engineering/technical representatives, processes, and facilities required to support IPTs and enterprise functions.
  • You will serve as the expert consultant to the fleet for all shipboard and shore based ALRE system installations onboard Aircraft Carriers, Air Capable Ships, and Navy and Marine Corps airfield installations.
  • You will provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to agencies, both internal and external, nationally and internationally on the installation and certification of ALRE and Aviation Facilities and Fuel Systems.
  • You will oversee the overall planning, direction, and management of the Programs(s), develop goals and objectives and approving, revising, and overseeing the execution of multiyear work plans developed by subordinate supervisors.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12875082-26-BJM