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TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$143,913 - $197,200

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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 technical projects to design, build, test, and maintain systems that measure sound on Navy ships during acoustic trials.

You'll manage budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure these systems support naval operations effectively.

It's a great fit for experienced engineers who enjoy overseeing complex defense projects and mentoring others in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/13 (ND-04) in leading projects for shipboard acoustic measurement systems
  • Professional engineering background in fields like general, mechanical, or electrical engineering
  • Expertise in managing all phases of projects, including planning, design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment
  • Proficiency in project management principles, such as schedule tracking, budget control, resource allocation, and earned value management
  • Experience developing strategies, technical milestones, budget proposals, and acquisition documentation
  • Knowledge of coordinating shipboard alterations, cybersecurity sustainment, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
  • Ability to mentor and support professional development of team members

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Technical Project Manager in the Acoustic Trials Onboard Measurement Systems (ATOMS) Department of CARDEROCK DIV NS.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer leading or managing all phases of project schedules, communications, budgets and control mechanisms for shipboard acoustic measurement systems.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/ 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 was the Technical Project Manager in the planning, design, development, integration, test, repair and sustainment of these systems in direct support of acoustic trials.
  • You will lead in the development of projects for shipboard data systems, including associated system hardware components, software management, sensor development, asset configuration, and on-board data collection.
  • You will lead future systems development programs.
  • You will develop strategies, technical milestones and budget proposals in line with sponsor objectives, funding profiles and resources.
  • You will coordinate shipboard Temporary Alteration (TempAlt), cybersecurity sustainment and Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
  • You will develop and coordinate all required program acquisition documentation as well as provide sponsor briefs on a variety of system areas, including, budget, asset condition readiness, resources, and schedule.
  • You will follow project management principles with progress tracking, budget planning, resource management, earned value management metrics and performance monitoring.
  • You will ensure that acoustic measurement projects follow appropriate technical processes to plan, execute and deliver products in accordance with NSWCCD Technical Excellence standards.
  • You will assist in the professional development of division personnel through mentorship, training and review of work products.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12917138-26-ZLR