Administrative/Technical Specialist

Department of the Navy

Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey Full-time $125,431 – $192,694 Closes Jun 30, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the WARFIGHTER DEFENSE/SYSTEMS INTEGTRATION DEPARTMENT, SELF DEFENSE SYSTEMS DIVISION, SELF DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING BRANCH (W92) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This is not a high-grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13, Step 10 (currently $163,062).

Duties

  • You will serve as the senior specialist for Configuration Management (CM), providing authoritative technical oversight and directing external teams to ensure rigorous adherence to CM processes.
  • You will operate as the primary consultant for the Sponsor and key stakeholders.
  • You will maintain expert-level lifecycle management of the program's technical baseline and final signature authority for all change documentation.
  • You will develop deployment plans for capabilities and modifications across the fleet, including the assignment of classification levels that govern how engineers and logisticians execute these critical implementations.
  • You will independently coordinate the processing of all configuration change documentation, including the review of all Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Variances (RFD/W), and Nomenclature Assignment Requests (NARs).
  • You will develop and enforce the program-wide Configuration Management Plan (CMP), ensuring the technical integrity of complex multi-service configurations across the Army and Navy.
  • You will facilitate seamless coordination of CM requirements between the ISEA, PEO, NAVSUP, U.S.
  • Army, and various defense contractors.

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/TECHNICAL Specialist position with the Department of the Navy is based in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. You will serve as a SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the WARFIGHTER DEFENSE/SYSTEMS INTEGTRATION DEPARTMENT, SELF DEFENSE SYSTEMS DIVISION, SELF DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING BRANCH (W92) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The role pays $125,431 to $192,694 per year.

Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Administrative/Technical 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/TECHNICAL Specialist position requires. It is graded at GS-13, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL Specialist position with the Department of the Navy in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $125,431 to $192,694 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 30, 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 Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
Salary $125,431 – $192,694
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 30, 2026
Posted Jun 23, 2026
Source ID ST-12986734-26-REM
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