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How much do retired navy chief jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for retired navy chief in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retired Navy Chief?

A Retired Navy Chief is a former enlisted member of the United States Navy who attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7) or higher and has since retired from active service. Navy Chiefs are recognized for their leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship within the Navy. Upon retirement, they often continue to be respected members of the military community and may use their experience in civilian careers or veterans' organizations.

What types of civilian career opportunities are commonly available to retired Navy Chiefs, and how can their military experience be leveraged in these roles?

Retired Navy Chiefs often transition successfully into civilian careers in fields such as management, logistics, operations, and training due to their extensive leadership, problem-solving, and project management experience. Many employers value the discipline, teamwork, and adaptability that Navy Chiefs bring from their military service. Common roles include operations manager, safety officer, training coordinator, and government contractor positions. To leverage their experience, retired Chiefs should highlight their leadership of diverse teams, ability to work under pressure, and expertise in complex organizational structures during the application process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retired Navy Chief in civilian roles, and why are they important?

A Retired Navy Chief typically brings strong leadership, operational management, and technical expertise developed through years of military service and formal military education. Familiarity with systems such as logistics software, maintenance management platforms, and certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) are often valuable when transitioning to civilian positions. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and mentorship abilities set these individuals apart in diverse work environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively leading teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring operational excellence outside the military.

What is the difference between Retired Navy Chief vs Retired Navy Petty Officer?

AspectRetired Navy ChiefRetired Navy Petty Officer
Required CredentialsLeadership training, advanced certifications, senior enlisted qualificationsEnlisted ratings, basic certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership roles, strategic planning, mentoringTechnical duties, team supervision, operational tasks
Employer & Industry UsageMilitary, defense contractors, leadership roles in related fieldsMilitary, defense, technical support roles

Retired Navy Chiefs typically have advanced leadership credentials and serve in strategic or mentoring roles, whereas Retired Navy Petty Officers focus on technical skills and operational duties. Both roles are integral to Navy operations but differ in responsibilities and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Retired Navy Chief job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 56% In-person, and 44% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

DEPUTY CHIEF NAVY RESERVE

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

$199K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop supporting plans for the accession, sustainment, and mobilization of Navy Reserve forces and capabilities.

  • Apply expertise and professional judgment to make decisions concerning the Navy Reserve's contribution to policy and strategy formulation.

  • Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process and understand the financial requirements of operational and strategic reserves.


Job description

Summary
You will serve as the Deputy Chief Navy Reserve for the Chief of Navy Reserve under the Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV).
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Duties
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  • You will apply expertise and professional judgement to make decisions concerning the Navy Reserve's contribution to the formulation of policy and strategy at the national, departmental, and Service levels.
  • You will develop supporting plans for the Accession, Sustainment, and effective Mobilization of Navy Reserve forces and capabilities.
  • You will integrate the resulting comprehensive strategic analyses with the most effective applications of resources to maximize the Navy Reserve's contribution to the Navy Strategic Plan and the Navy Reserve Posture Statement.
  • You will be responsible for Navy Reserve integration within Joint Doctrinal Publications and oversight of the Navy Doctrine Development Process.
  • You will formulate and articulate the organizational vision, goals, and priorities that guide, focus, and sustain the organization in a consistently volatile, strenuous, and highly demanding environment.
  • You will manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process and must have a thorough understanding of an operational and strategic reserve's financial requirements.
  • You will synchronize the Navy and Navy Reserve Force's development of plans to station, deploy, and redeploy Navy Reserve forces to meet requirements within the Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP).

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
  • You will be required to sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.
  • Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • May be required to successfully complete a 1-year SES probationary period.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1. Extensive understanding and experience managing all phase of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPB&E) process.
TQ 2. Overall knowledge of manpower policies, programs, processes, and systems; and how these relate to reserve manpower policies, programs, processes, and systems.
TQ 3. Ability to apply corporate business practices, and behavioral and organizational processes in complex organizations; including management analysis techniques, organizational development processes, and current management techniques.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/
Additional information
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.
Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
This position is not covered by the Department of War Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
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.
A career SES appointment made under this authority does not guarantee that you will be eligible to transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD without the need for you to compete.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
  • Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
  • FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  • SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency.
Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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