Administrative Management Specialist

Department of the Navy

Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia Full-time $51,210 – $66,574 Closes Jul 2, 2026

Summary

You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Executive Support (1100), Administrative Officer, Personnel Support Systems Branch (1102.7) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

  • You will advise, prepare and process all awards for NNSY.
  • You will develop plans, organize and conduct program surveys, audit, project, etc. and provide advisory services to management officials regarding awards programs in a large activity.
  • You will collect; review, evaluate and interpret data; develop measurement criteria, procedures, and instruments to meet the needs of assigned study.
  • You will prepare programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, project papers, etc., and present findings and options.
  • You will attend meetings with managers and supervisors to help formulate improvement plans and strategies.
  • You will publicize the Shipyard Incentive Awards Programs and evaluate trends in programs and take action to respond to those trends.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

  • You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume.
  • You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
  • Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
  • Cover letter is optional.
  • A complete resume is required.
  • Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
  • Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
  • Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
  • Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
  • The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.

About this role

The Administrative Management Specialist position with the Department of the Navy is based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Executive Support (1100), Administrative Officer, Personnel Support Systems Branch (1102.7) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. The role pays $51,210 to $66,574 per year.

Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Administrative Management Specialist role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Administrative Management Specialist position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Administrative Management Specialist position with the Department of the Navy in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $51,210 to $66,574 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 2, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Full-time
Location Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Salary $51,210 – $66,574
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 2, 2026
Posted Jun 23, 2026
Source ID ST-12988143-26-AC
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