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.
Summary
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.
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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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
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.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
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
The U.S. Naval War College The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of War, and the U.S. Navy. Through resident, distance, and international programs, the College educates current and future leaders, advances strategic thinking, supports naval and joint warfighting readiness, and contributes to the development of maritime strategy and policy. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the College grants graduate degrees and serves as a center of excellence for education, research, and outreach. More information on the College can be found at www.usnwc.edu.
Center for Naval Warfare Studies The Center for Naval Warfare Studies serves as the primary wargaming, analysis, and research arm of the U.S. Naval War College. CNWS develops concepts concerning national security and strategic thought, advances innovative ideas for the future employment of naval forces, conducts advanced research and analysis, executes the College's Title 10 wargaming responsibilities, and provides direct support to senior Navy, Joint, Department of War, interagency, and allied leaders. CNWS supports the President and Provost in fulfilling the College's mission to educate tomorrow's leaders, inform today's decision makers, and engage with allies and partners on matters of naval power.
CNWS includes the Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD), War Gaming Department (WGD), Stockton Center for International Law (SCIL), Naval War College Press, and affiliated centers, institutes, and advanced research programs. Through these organizations, CNWS conducts research, analysis, wargaming, publications, conferences, outreach, and faculty scholarship supporting Navy and national security priorities.
Position Overview Reporting directly to the Provost and serving as a member of the Naval War College senior leadership team, the Dean provides strategic leadership for the College's research, analysis, wargaming, publication, and outreach enterprise. The Dean oversees four CNWS departments, faculty, staff, budget, manpower, and personnel matters; shapes and manages the Center's research agenda; develops relationships across the naval, joint, Department of War, interagency, allied, and broader national security communities; and leads innovative research approaches to the Navy's and the Nation's most significant security challenges. In concert with the Provost and other senior leaders, the Dean advises the President on policies, priorities, procedures, and resources affecting the College's mission.
Required Qualifications Candidates must possess an advanced degree and demonstrate leadership experience in national security, military affairs, strategic studies, or a related field. Successful applicants will have significant experience leading research, analysis, education, or operational organizations; extensive knowledge of naval and national security issues; and a record of professional achievement as a scholar, practitioner, military leader, or senior executive. An earned doctorate, and senior executive leadership experience working with Navy, Joint, interagency, allied, or international organizations are highly desirable.
Applicants must be United States citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. The selected candidate must maintain eligibility for assignment to a Critical-Sensitive position.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
Additional information
Appointment This appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC § 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to "Excepted" appointments under Schedule A. As a key leadership position, this is a full-time, in-person, non-tenure track appointment. This is a term limited appointment. The initial appointment is for a four (4) year term with the potential for renewal dependent on performance. Telework eligibility is limited and will be determined in accordance with Presidential "Return to In-Person Work" Memorandum of January 20, 2025, and DoW implementation guidance. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. The candidate selected for employment will be required to comply with applicable federal regulations and the policies and procedures of the U.S. Naval War College.
Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and accomplishments in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. The position includes a comprehensive federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other federal employee benefits.
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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Supplemental materials such as a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) may also be included.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
The application package should include a cover letter; 2-page resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. Applications packages must be submitted to nwc-27-01@usnwc.edu and must reference VA#NWC-27-02. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST) 10 December 2026.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to Col Robert Flannery, at robert.flannery@usnwc.edu.
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference in excepted-service appointments; however, veterans' preference eligibility will be considered as a positive factor in the hiring process, as applicable. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and provide supporting documentation, such as a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and the required supporting documentation. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application to claim eligibility for veterans' preference in order to claim eligibility for veterans' preference..
Within the Department of War, the appointment of retired military members to a civilian position within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. § 3326.
The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
Naval War College
Newport, RI 02841
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Supplemental materials such as a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) may also be included.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
The application package should include a cover letter; 2-page resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. Applications packages must be submitted to nwc-27-01@usnwc.edu and must reference VA#NWC-27-02. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST) 10 December 2026.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to Col Robert Flannery, at robert.flannery@usnwc.edu.
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference in excepted-service appointments; however, veterans' preference eligibility will be considered as a positive factor in the hiring process, as applicable. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and provide supporting documentation, such as a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and the required supporting documentation. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application to claim eligibility for veterans' preference in order to claim eligibility for veterans' preference..
Within the Department of War, the appointment of retired military members to a civilian position within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. § 3326.
The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
Naval War College
Newport, RI 02841
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
