Program Manager

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER and ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF for the TRAINING SUPPORT VESSEL SQUADRON FOUR (TSVRON-4) assigned to COMMANDER, CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR. The TSVRON facilities are located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS).

Duties

• You will report to the Executive Director, Maritime Headquarters (N02).
• You will exercise full delegated executive and managerial authority over a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary workforce comprising Federal civilian professionals, Wage Marine specialists, and a large-scale contractor contingent.
• You will serve as the primary Government Authority and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for mission-critical maritime contracts exceeding $8 Million annually, ensuring performance alignment with high-intensity Fleet training objectives.
• You will develop, interpret, and spearhead command-level policies governing vessel safety, maritime regulatory compliance, and operational standards that ensure alignment with U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and NAVSEA directives.
• You will serve as the primary command representative in formal and informal negotiations with labor union officials, ensuring a stable and mission-ready maritime workforce.
• You will direct the long-range strategic planning for TSVRON vessel sustainment, recapitalization, and replacement strategies.
• You will routinely engage with Flag Officers (Admiral/General) and Senior Executive Service (SES) officials to provide expert counsel on operational risk, capability trade-offs, and resource prioritization.
• You will spearhead the development of comprehensive budget estimates and long-range financial forecasts.
• You will independently analyze and authorize the reallocation of funds to meet emergent Fleet training requirements or respond to unforeseen maintenance contingencies.
• You will direct all coordination with the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) and NAVSEA to implement complex service contracts.
• You will identify and secure alternative funding opportunities for the utilization of TSVRON assets as research and development test-beds, collaborating with industrial and academic partners to reduce costs to the government.

Requirements

• 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.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• 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 Top Secret SCI 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• 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 is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• 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.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

• To qualify for a GS-15, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience providing strategic direction, executive leadership, and oversight for a complex, multi-million-dollar program.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary workforce (civilian, military, and contractor), directing long-range strategic planning, and assuming executive responsibility for program success and mission readiness.
• Experience demonstrating expert knowledge of maritime operations, naval architecture, and the lifecycle management of specialized vessels.
• Experience with maritime regulatory compliance (e.g., American Bureau of Shipping, U.S. Coast Guard) and overseeing vessel maintenance, modernization, and complex engineering projects.
• Experience managing and executing a substantial budget (in excess of $8M annually), including budget formulation, justification, and defence to senior leadership.
• Experience in strategic resource allocation, including financial, human capital, and physical assets, to meet organizational objectives and respond to emergent requirements.
• Experience serving in a significant contracting oversight role, such as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Experience negotiating and building consensus with senior-level stakeholders, including military Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) officials, and leaders from other government agencies and private industry.

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 may vary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
• Incumbent must demonstrate the physical resilience and agility required for recurring shipboard visits during high intensity training exercises at sea.
• The role requires extended workdays both ashore and at sea to accomplish the mission.
• This sea-based oversight is critical for the incumbent to personally assess the integration of emerging technologies and ensure the Combat Ready Deployment Certification of Fleet units.
• 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.

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.