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Naval Systems Management Activity

PROGRAM MANAGER

Department of the Navy · Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia

Salary
$169,279 - $197,200 per year
Pay grade
GS-15
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Promotion potential
15
Announcement
ST-13111468-27-RLP

Who may apply: Special authorities

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Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER in the NSMA. ???????This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

Duties

  • You will address difficult problems in advancing technology and research.
  • You will foster successful working relationships with officials to resolve highly complex problems.
  • You will develop the workforce structure with a long-term view.
  • You will establish an organization, position structure, and working environment that is fully responsive to mission and program goals.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Leading highly challenging and innovative programs consistent with general guidance; 2) Delivering significant new and scientific and/or technical results; 3) Preparing and delivering communications at an appropriate level for various audiences; 4) Establishing controls, performance management, and incentive techniques that effectively monitor progress and achievements. 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.

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