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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command

Summary

You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/03/2026
Salary
$85,447 to - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
NT 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dahlgren, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12872692-26-JRT
Control number
855661700

Duties

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  • You will serve as a member of the B30 Business Office Team, working across multiple B30 efforts and with multiple sponsor Commands, providing support for small and large scale acquisition, material tracking, and logistics-related efforts.
  • You will support working capital fund acquisition requirements across Division in procurement activities to include but not limited to, all micro-purchases done with the Government purchase card, MILSTRIP, all contract package review/preparation.
  • You will support working capital fund acquisition requirements across procurement activities to include but not limited to, Simple Acquisition Program (SAP) purchases and Purchase Card requests, and track incoming/outgoing material movements.
  • You will generate quotations, cost estimates, and statements of work (SOW) in support of Division projects.
  • You will assist with financial tracking of purchase commitments, obligations and expenses through the procurement and financial systems (Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES), WAWF and ERP.
  • You will provide summary reports on procurement requests status on a regular basis as determined by the Branch Head and Division Business Office.
  • You will collaborate and partner with the Division and Department Procurement leads and other procurement POCs to help develop and streamline standard best practices.
  • You will engage with Branch, Division, Department, and NSWCDD stakeholders/Gov't Technical Points of Contact, as required, to help communicate and coordinate their requirements and to advise them in the development of their procurement packages.
  • You will participate in WAWF reviews and reconciliation of contractor invoices for payment of contracts alongside Division COR.
  • You will interface with the ALO / Contracts Department as well as the Property Management Division/Code 107 in support of Division as needed.
  • You will input and track funding PRs in IBPES, ERP, and monitor through contract award.
  • You will strategize and prepare sound business recommendations through research, evaluation, and analysis of data across a team of project managers, task managers, sponsors and other employees.
  • You will perform financial tracking as required, tracking obligations and expenses through the procurement and financial systems (Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES), WAWF and ERP.
  • You will provide summary reports on procurement requests status on a regular basis as determined by the Branch Head and Division Business Office.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-03 (GS 09/10 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to coordinate procurement and contract projects.

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
Management and Program Analysis, 0343

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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
  • 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
  • LL.M., if related
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

PARTNERING
ORAL COMMUNICATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
PROBLEM SOLVING
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS


This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and a Structured Interview.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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