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Summary

You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER in the Administrative Department of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/02/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Salary
$141,915 - $197,200 per year

Position is salary capped at $189,186. Please see the Additional Information section of this announcement.

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Promotion potential
4
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ST-12987934-26-JRT
Control number
873477400

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Corporate Business Operations Director and Administrative Department Head, responsible for providing a variety of essential management services to facilitate the direction and operation of the Administrative Department.
  • You will analyze and evaluate major administrative technical and/or programmatic aspects of substantive mission-oriented programs.
  • You will perform a variety of administrative, analytical, evaluative, technical and advisory services for the Command regarding functions of business practices, strategic and tactical planning, management, training, facility, and budget.
  • You will apply extensive knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, methods and techniques, and skill in integrating management services with the general management of the Command.
  • You will lead, plan, and conduct studies/projects, developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation and program administration.
  • You will identify and develop ways to resolve problems or cope with issues that affect the accomplishment of principal program goals and objectives of the Command.
  • You will provide, secure and/or negotiate for the resources and services required to manage and execute the functional responsibilities of the Command.
  • You will counsel, train and assess the effectiveness of management personnel regarding developing, maintaining and improving management methods and procedures, and seeing to the effective utilization of personnel and resources.
  • You will develop plans and identify the financial, personnel and resource requirements and problem areas as required and receive for resolution, all action documents pertaining to area of responsibility.
  • You will recommend actions to the Executive Director concerning administrative functions with responsibility to provide information, make decisions and take actions on administrative matters in conformity with established policies and procedures.
  • You will be responsible for the continued operation of administrative functions and take appropriate action to improve or simplify operations, reduce operating costs, and institute changes to obtain greater coordination or more efficient operations.
  • You will participate in studies involving administration with responsibility for the execution of administrative management responsibilities related to the accomplishment of the mission assigned.
  • You will develop resource guidance and perform continuous appraisal of the utilization of command resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals.
  • You will perform the full range of administrative and technical management supervisory duties.
  • You will support the Command's Affirmative/EEO Program; ensuring EEO principles are reflected in all aspects of personnel management.
  • You will assign work and establishes priorities: give advice, counsel and/or instruction to subordinates on both work and administrative matters; interview and recommend selections of candidates for positions.
  • You will provide direct supervision executing supervisory responsibilities such as approving leave, evaluating performance, making recommendations for selection, hearing grievances, etc.

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.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Overseeing administrative and management procedures to evaluate program or policy effectiveness and make operational modifications; collaborating with other departments to develop plans or policies to empower organizational mission accomplishment; evaluating and prioritizing goals against available resources.

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

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 information

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the NH-4 broadband level, however the salary range for this position is capped at GS-15, step 5, currently $189,186. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

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.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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
  • MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
  • PROGRAM ANALYSIS
  • ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
  • PLANNING AND EVALUATING

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire Assessment & 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.

Naval Sea Systems Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON
73 Eastern Point Road
Groton, CT 06340-4990
US

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