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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Department of the Navy

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$143,677 - $197,200

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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 a team to oversee the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of advanced technology projects for the Navy's command, control, and intelligence systems, including both ongoing programs and new initiatives.

It focuses on managing complex technical work, working with various partners, and ensuring projects run smoothly while innovating to improve military operations.

A good fit would be an experienced project leader with a background in defense technology, strong team management skills, and knowledge of government procurement processes.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent level in managing scope, cost, schedule, and performance for acquisition projects
  • Proven ability to lead large, geographically-dispersed teams in technical project management
  • Technical understanding of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems
  • Expertise in requirements management, capability integration, modern acquisition practices, and program management for warfare capabilities
  • Skills in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense and Navy directives
  • Experience fostering innovation and overseeing automation for operational improvements

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading a team to manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance for the development of new capabilities supporting existing program of record and/or establishing new acquisition projects and programs; managing complex technical projects, fostering innovation in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems; engaging with internal and external stakeholders; having an understanding of Science and Technology, requirements management, capability integration, modern acquisition practices, and program management of Warfare capabilities; and overseeing activities entailing improving operational capability through automation and high reliability.

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=Group-Standards 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 Mission Planning and Theatre Effects (MPTE) In-Service APM in support of the PMW 120 Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations program office within PEO C4I.
  • You will lead a large, geographically-dispersed team to manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance for the deployment, and sustainment of exiting program of record and/or establishing new acquisition projects and programs.
  • You will manage complex technical projects, fostering innovation in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems.
  • You will demonstrate a technical understanding of requirements management, capability integration, modern acquisition practices, contracting and program management of Information Warfare capabilities.
  • You will apply risk management tools and techniques to manage cost, schedule and performance for assigned program(s), evaluate performance outcomes and make recommendations for improvement.
  • You will effectively lead, integrate and coordinate disparate functional groups and develop a cohesive team capable of successfully handling complex problems encountered, and continually monitor program execution.
  • You will ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Department of Navy directives, PEO policy and other relevant guidance and coordinate preparation of program acquisition/integration documentation.
  • You will effectively communicate program information across the PEO and other relevant organizations to facilitate leveraging opportunities.
  • You will lead coordination across industry and Department of Defense activities, Program Management Offices, to ensure program acquisition strategy meet user capability requirements and are executable with acceptable risk.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12916282-26-KMS