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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.

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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.

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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.

DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER FOR TEST AND EVALUATION

Westville, NJ • On-site

Naval Sea Systems Command
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Duties
  • You will plan and lead meetings and tech exchanges to execute the strategic Research and Development vision, delivering national Science and Technology initiatives to the Fleet for Navy machinery and Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical systems.
  • You will lead teams nationally within the National Research and Development Establishment, Warfare Centers, University Affiliated Research Centers and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers to drive and develop technology solutions.
  • You will develop and maintain a technology and infrastructure portfolio, advising Division Leadership on investments for Next Navy and Navy After Next initiatives to ensure readiness for new Research and Development work.
  • You will provide technical guidance on Test and Evaluation and Research and Development portfolios.
  • You will lead special teams to solve complex problems or conduct independent analyses and evaluations of proposed technical solutions.
  • You will develop long-range tech roadmaps with the Chief Technologist and Test and Evaluation staff to maintain a balanced investment portfolio-leveraging research, tech transition, workforce growth, Revitalization and Recapitalization.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
  • This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:
TQ 1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with major hull, mechanical, and electrical test sites (design, outfitting, test operations, etc.)
TQ 2. Clear experience transitioning technology to the Fleet by partnering with S&T and R&D organizations and testing in relevant environments.
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=GS-PROF
AND
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
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.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
For Professional Engineering Series:
A. Degree: Engineering. Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher engineering degree from an accredited college or university. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET ; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
-or-
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
(I) Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions; or
(II) Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico; or
(III) Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A; or
(IV) Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)
An advanced degree of Master's or Ph.D. in one of the educational fields listed above is highly desirable.
Additional information
Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM) positions are positions which exceed the ND-05 (GS-15 equivalent). SSTMs provide a continuity of technical leadership and oversight that is needed to ensure long term stewardship of an organization's technical capabilities. Typically, applicants for SSTM positions are expected to have a graduate degree, significant research or development experience, and a national or international reputation in his/her field and are recognized throughout the applicable community as a renowned expert. SSTM positions are in the competitive 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.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of War 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
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)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )