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VICE COMMANDER, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

Naval Supply Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$199,172 - $228,000

per year

Type

Closes

February 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for the second-in-command of a major naval supply organization that delivers essential materials and services to the military around the world.

The role involves overseeing large-scale logistics operations, managing budgets, and leading teams to ensure efficient support for defense needs.

It's ideal for experienced senior leaders who are passionate about public service, efficiency in government, and upholding American values, with a strong background in supply chain management.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex logistics organizations for global supply chain support
  • Experience collaborating with industry and military providers to deliver critical systems and materials to warfighters
  • Knowledge of Working Capital Fund operations, including planning, budgeting, and execution
  • Commitment to the U.S. Constitution, rule of law, and principles of the American founding
  • Ability to drive efficiency through resource management, budget control, and process improvements
  • Proven competence in leading teams, inspiring high performance, and achieving organizational goals
  • Technical expertise in wholesale and retail supply strategies for military operations

Full Job Description

This position is the Vice Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Weapon Systems Support (WSS).

The Vice Commander serves as the second in command and the senior civilian manager in WSS reporting directly to the Commander.

WSS's mission is to provide Navy, Marine Corps, Joint and Allied Forces quality supplies and services in a timely basis.

WSS is organized into three major business areas, Aviation, Maritime and International Programs Support, each led by a Deputy Commander.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1.

Demonstrated competence in the ability to lead and manage a large, complex logistics organization in the wholesale and retail support strategies for supply chains in support of worldwide operations.

TQ 2. Experience working with industry and organic service providers to deliver complex, critical systems and material support to the warfighter. TQ 3.

Knowledge of the Working Capital fund including requirements planning, budgeting, and execution.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the Vice Commander and chief civilian advisor to the Commander, WSS and Commander, NAVSUP on all matters under the cognizance of the WSS, providing professional and technical direction and oversight.
  • You will direct and oversee matters such as operational logistics, interpretation of higher-level Navy directives and major policy revisions needed to ensure effective implementation of innovative solutions to provide cost-effective fleet support.
  • You will develop long range, intermediate and short-range plans, policies, procedures, programs and objectives for the WSS.
  • You will coordinate WSS operations within and outside the Command and participate in the operational review of new information systems to develop new methods and procedures to resolve problems, improving effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
  • You will adjust resources and priorities to meet changing needs of the DoD and are authorized to act for the Commander in all matters within existing broad policy guidelines.
  • You will determine the need and develop plans for organizational strategies and operations throughout WSS which have considerable impact on the structures, functions, operational costs and key positions of the major organizations.
  • You will coordinate and integrate work activities of several organizations or several different projects at any one time.
  • You will assess the impact on WSS programs caused by new developments at the DON/DoD level in these programs which affect the DoD supply system, other government entities and the private sector.
  • You will analyze performance data and operating reports against WSS program objectives and determine adequacy of current policies, standards, and techniques and identify deficient areas requiring improvement and develop command level solutions.
  • You will implement operational changes involving policy matters affecting all areas of the WSS while also analyzing significant operational problems and developing command level solutions, involving major operational changes.
  • You will have contact with Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and other executive level personnel within other agencies of the Department of War (DoW), private industry, and local, state, and federal government officials.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12877005-26-SRP