Department of the Navy

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Newport, Rhode Island Full time

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Newport, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $101375 - $131790 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR in the NAVAL COMMAND COLLEGE of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as Deputy Director providing counsel and advice to the Director and serves as Director in the incumbent's absence.
  • You will educate international military students on the structure and organizational culture of the U.S. Navy and the United States.
  • You will develop and supervise the execution of the Naval Command College schedule, Field Studies Program budget, coordinates with other elements of NWC, and engages with members and organizations of civilian community.
  • You will plan, develop, coordinate, and execute the schedule of the Naval Command College's international education, engagement programs, and special/culture events.
  • You will coordinate and work with other internal and external organizations to schedule and execute an effective orientation program for international students upon arrival.
  • You will independently research locations and venues/institutions of government, industry, social safety net agencies, and cultural elements of the U.S.
  • You will develop and manage the program's annual budget within set guidelines and track and maintain data regarding the status of NCC-assigned funds for the year, while providing regular updates.
  • You will review and approve all NCC-related purchases and review travel authorizations and vouchers for validity and accuracy.

Qualifications: A graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) is preferred. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Independently planning, directing, and administering complex international education or engagement programs; 2) Serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership by developing courses of action and providing authoritative recommendations affecting mission-critical operations; 3) Managing and overseeing program budgets, travel, and resources to ensure compliance with federal regulations; and 4) Coordinating and leading multi-stakeholder activities involving internal organizations, interagency partners, and international counterparts. NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position. 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/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ 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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-01