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DEAN CENTER FOR NAVAL WARFARE STUDIES

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Newport, RIFull-time / Temporary$177–210K/yrPosted 4 days ago

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Compensation
$177–210K/yr
Location
Newport, RI
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

The Dean of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies reports to the Provost and serves on the Naval War College senior leadership team. The Dean leads the College’s research, analysis, wargaming, publication, and outreach enterprise; oversees departments, faculty, staff, budgets, and personnel; shapes the research agenda; and advises the President on policies, priorities, procedures, and resources. This is a full-time, in-person, term-limited appointment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research Leadership, requiredAnalysis Leadership, requiredEducation Leadership, requiredOperational Leadership, requiredNational Security, requiredMilitary Affairs, requiredStrategic Studies, requiredNaval Security Issues, requiredNational Security Issues, requiredSenior Executive Leadership, nice to have

Qualifications

Advanced Degree, requiredLeadership Experience, requiredEarned Doctorate, nice to haveUnited States Citizenship, requiredTS/SCI Clearance Eligibility, requiredCritical-Sensitive Assignment Eligibility, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Duties

Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 942 open Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$177–210K/yr
  • US median$187–280K/yr636 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $193K, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($249K) — in the middle half of Executive salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 942 open Executive jobs across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Executive postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 7 to 13 years (785 postings).
Education
416 of the 942 open Executive jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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