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M.C. Dean, Inc

Perform shipboard/alteration inspections referencing MIL-STD's, NAVSEA Standard Items, and MIL-SPEC's. Provide detailed reports documenting all "As Found" conditions during inspection, including ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for navsea in Virginia is $77,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $83,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Navsea?

A NAVSEA job refers to a position within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), which is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining U.S. Navy ships, submarines, and combat systems. NAVSEA offers a wide range of career opportunities in engineering, project management, logistics, cybersecurity, and other technical fields. Employees work to support the Navy's mission by ensuring fleet readiness and advancing maritime technology. These positions are typically government or contractor roles that require security clearances and specialized skills.

What does a Navsea do?

In a NAVSEA role, you can expect to work on projects involving the design, maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support of naval ships and submarines. Your daily responsibilities may include reviewing technical drawings, coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance with military specifications, and collaborating with engineers and project managers to meet key milestones. Work is often conducted in multidisciplinary teams, and you’ll have opportunities to engage with both military and civilian personnel. These projects are complex and can involve overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality control, providing a robust and varied work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Navsea position?

To thrive in a NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command) position, you typically need expertise in engineering, project management, and maritime systems, often supported by a degree in engineering or physical sciences. Familiarity with technical specifications, systems engineering tools (such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks), and relevant security clearances like DoD Secret or Top Secret is common. Strong analytical thinking, effective teamwork, and clear communication are prized soft skills in NAVSEA roles. These competencies are vital to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and successful execution of naval engineering and support projects.

Does Navsea pay well?

Navsea (Naval Sea Systems Command) offers competitive salaries for engineering, technical, and support roles, often aligned with federal government pay scales such as the General Schedule (GS). Salaries vary based on experience, education, and position level, with additional benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Overall, many employees find the compensation to be fair and in line with industry standards for government jobs.

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Infographic showing various Navsea job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $77,688 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Technical Director - NAVSEA Market / Assistant Vice President

Sellers & Associates

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.
Benefits
We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.
Position Description
Job Title / Labor Category Title
Technical Director - NAVSEA Market / Assistant Vice President
Location
Chesapeake, VA - Chesapeake, VA 23320 US (Primary)
Security Clearance Requirements
Secret
Job Description
Job Description
Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking a Technical Director for the NAVSEA Market who will be responsible for contributing to S&A's business plan to grow our position within NAVSEA, and to assist in expanding our value-added Tier 1 work. The individual will provide expertise and leadership across multiple strategic, technical, and logistics disciplines and provide mission support and integrated solutions for our customers and/or for internal organizational purposes. The individual will ensure effective management of business activities with the goal of growing company corporate experience. S&A is looking for someone who is forward-thinking, a self-starter, and who operates with vision and integrity. The Technical Director will be expected to operate with minimal supervision and/or guidance and will need to possess the capability to strategize and execute plans that will contribute to the project they are working.
Job Responsibilities
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple disciplines for a variety of strategic projects.
  • Design strategies for future business development projects based on the company's objectives.
  • Align strategic program efforts and activities and other projects with company goals and objectives.
  • Support business development activities, with emphasis on client engagement and call plans. Supports bid generation and other activities as required.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Government stakeholders in target markets and clients.
  • Maintain a physical presence at relevant NAVSEA stakeholders, including but not limited to NAVSEA HQ at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), engaging with clients in person.
  • Contribute to the development of company innovation tools and templates to manage strategic programs at all stages.
  • Contribute to the expansion of work within core markets through alignment of client needs and goals with S&A expertise and capabilities.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to support business and/or organizational change activities, ensuring they are planned and delivered effectively.
  • Attend industry technical trade shows.
  • Write White Papers and participate and/or lead technical studies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Technical, Engineering, or Managerial discipline from an accredited university required.
  • An extra 5 years of related professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • 10-15 years' experience preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or DAWIA Level III in Program Management desired.
  • Active Secret Level Security Clearance is required upon employment and must have ability to maintain. Top Secret Clearance is desired.
Must Have Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex contracts, preferred experience managing subcontractors.
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills. Preferred at Flag or SES level.
  • Experience engaging with and interacting with senior ranking military and Government civilian personnel (up to Flag/SES level).
  • In-depth experience and knowledge of NAVSEA, with experience in the below codes and program offices desired:
    • PEO IWS
    • PEO USC
    • SEA 04
    • SEA 10
  • Experience with NAVSEA acquisition processes, knowledge of the NAVSEA 5000-series Acquisition Guidance.
  • Experience in the following platforms and/or systems, but not limited to, desired:
    • Aegis Combat Systems
      • AN/SPY Radar Systems
      • Vertical Launch System (VLS)
      • Phalanx CIWS
      • Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM)
    • AN/SQQ-89 Sonar Suite
    • Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
    • Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)
      • Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV)
    • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
      • Knifefish
    • Small Combatants
      • Mark VI Patrol Boats
      • LCS Mission Modules
  • Experience in any of the following areas is desired:
    • Shipbuilding
    • Lifecycle Sustainment
    • Financial Management
    • Combat Systems
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) familiarity is a bonus.
  • Knowledge managing client relationships, with preferred proven track record of growth of work through targeted performance-based marketing.
  • Experience with contract management, to include cost management and the management of teams.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Travel %
20 - 30%
Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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