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PROGRAM MANAGER

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
Program Executive Office Carriers (PEO Carriers)

Summary

You will serve as the Onsite Installation Coordinator (OSIC) for CVN 68 and CVN 78 Class, PMS 312E in the In-Service Aircraft Carriers Program Office of PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE CARRIERS.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/27/2026 to 05/04/2026
Salary
$127,646 - $195,190 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Portsmouth, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12943511-26-GZ
Control number
866646700

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for project-level management required to establish project priorities and milestones.
  • You will manage cost, schedule, and highly technical facets of in-service project requirements for all carrier modernization availabilities.
  • You will lead in the developing, executing and monitoring of planned requirements at the project level.
  • You will practice accountability of project management through the phases of system acquisition and sustainment while ensuring effective defense systems are delivered to the warfighter.
  • You will be responsible for the application of the ship/systems acquisition processes, policies, regulations, principles and practices for all elements of project management.
  • You will provide program execution oversight and management for Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (DPAE) Carriers (PMS 312) funded modernization efforts.
  • You will serve as the primary modernization liaison for all Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) providing oversight of all modernization planning, integration and execution efforts.
  • You will enforce Navy Modernization Program (NMP) milestones for all alterations scheduled for CNO availabilities.
  • You will represent the Program Office in working level NMP meetings and waterfront planning / execution meetings.
  • You will work with technical authority warrant activities and Fleet commands, to assess technical, contractual and schedule risks and benefits of alternative approaches for achieving acquisition and modernization objectives for DPAE Carriers.
  • You will coordinate across DPAE Carriers and technical teams to support scheduling, planning, execution of Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) transitions with lifecycle (e.g. infrastructure requirement) considerations.
  • You will provide monthly modernization advance planning metrics to Modernization/Acquisition Manager.
  • You will prepare internal and external correspondence pertaining to the In-Service Aircraft Carriers modernization program to communicate program requirements and manage projects.
  • You will generate and execute plans to control risks and develops fallback plans to ensure reduction of risks for PMS 312 sponsored alterations.

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
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • 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 NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting long range planning and execution of program or project requirements (financial management, budgeting, contracting) for the acquisition, in-service support, modernization, and repair of surface ships.


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=GS-ADMIN

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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

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.

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.

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:

Influencing/Negotiating
Accountability
Contract Performance Management
Financial Management
Planning and Evaluating
Strategic Thinking

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and 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.

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

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Naval Sea Systems Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE CARRIERS
614 Sicard Street SE
Washington, DC 20376-7007
US

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