Department of the Navy

MANAGER

Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island Full time

MANAGER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $142452 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a MANAGER in the USW Combat Systems Department, Code 25B, of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the Deputy Department Head responsible for assisting the Platforms and Payload Integration Department Head with the management, oversight, and direction of all business/administrative operations.
  • You will be responsible for executing the department's business enterprise including but not limited to financial management, personnel administration, contracting, property management, information technology, security, safety, and business planning.
  • You will as the Deputy Department Head represent the department on all matters related to business operations, contracts, financial health, work year estimates, business metrics and administrative matters.
  • You will be required to coordinate and supervise administrative, financial, contractual, and facilities planning, implementation, and operations.
  • You will work closely with other supervisors and managers outside the unit to further activity and agency programs.
  • You will manage and lead a diverse team, fostering teamwork within and outside the division, which includes the ability to manage people and conflicts and administer NUWC, NAVSEA, and Navy policies.
  • You will be responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships, creating opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and effectively negotiating at senior levels.
  • You will require knowledge of business and management processes and principals involved with strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and workforce shaping.
  • You will be required to be knowledgeable and skilled in the following areas: critical thinking, complex problem solving, and judgment and decision-making skills.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-05 (GS-13/14 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: managing or overseeing business and financial operations for a naval undersea warfare program. 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.

How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), 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. 2. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/16/2026. Applications received after 03/16/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16