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PROGRAM MANAGER

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

San Diego, CAFull-time$128–197K/yrPosted today

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Compensation
$128–197K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This public notice flyer announces anticipated Program Manager vacancies supporting NAVWARSYSCOM’s PAE MS Training Directorate; applications are not accepted through the flyer itself. The role leads planning, budgeting, acquisition, contract oversight, and program execution for training capabilities and technical integration. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 or NH-03, including spend plans, contract or acquisition operations, and cross-functional program tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution, requiredSpend Plan Execution, requiredLifecycle Cost Estimation, requiredFuture Year Defense Program, requiredContract Management, requiredLabor Execution, requiredAcquisition Operations, requiredCross-Functional Leadership, requiredProgram Cost and Schedule Tracking, requiredRisk Mitigation, required

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized Experience, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

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

  • You will lead the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process for all training capabilities, tools, and technical integration efforts across the PAE MS Training Directorate.
  • You will formulate, defend, and execute directorate spend plans, lifecycle cost estimates, and Future Year Defense Program inputs across multiple appropriations.
  • You will drive cost-optimization strategies and execute end-of-year sweep-up funding to maximize training delivery to the Fleet.
  • You will manage directorate contract actions, labor execution, and acquisition operations.
  • You will define statement of work, performance work statements, and Contract Data Requirements Lists for training contracts.
  • You will evaluate contractor deliverables and ensure contractor performance aligns with technical warrant guidelines and enterprise standards.
  • You will direct program management reviews and lead cross-functional working groups tracking program cost, schedule, performance, and risk mitigations.
  • You will manage the Integrated Master Schedule to ensure synchronization between capability fielding and training availability.
  • You will deliver executive-level briefings, schedule dashboards, and status reports to Senior Executive Service/Flag leadership.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Formulating, defending, and/or executing directorate spend plans, lifecycle cost estimates, and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) inputs across multiple appropriations; managing directorate contract actions, labor execution and/or acquisition operations; leading cross-functional working groups tracking program cost, schedule, performance, and/or risk mitigations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 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

Control Point: In accordance with AcqDemo compensation model, this position has been classified as a NH-04 Control Point position with a salary cap to the GS-15 Step 5 equivalent. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,601 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$128–197K/yr
  • California median$145–222K/yr1,037 salary ranges
  • US median$121–202K/yr8,426 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $162K, is 13% below the California median midpoint ($188K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,297 open Program Manager jobs in California and 10,601 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,124 postings).
Education
4,144 of the 10,601 open Program Manager jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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