Director, Leadership Institute
The United States Naval Academy is seeking candidates for the position of Director, Leadership Institute. Please see the linked Position Specification for more information and how to apply.
This is an onsite, gift funded, supervisory federal excepted service position with full benefits. This position will have an initial 3-year appointment with the anticipation of renewal based on the availability of gift funds and performance in the position. Compensation will be determined based on the availability of gift funds and the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Candidates should also submit a response to the narrative questions found here. Please note you will need to include the announcement number listed at the bottom of this announcement.
LOCATION:
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS FEDERAL POSITION:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Two-year trial period will typically be required
- Background Investigation: All Civilian Positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here https://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php.
- If your position requires specific certifications or education, USNA Human Resources will need your transcripts during the pre-employment process. More details on educational credentials can be found below.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
NOTICE TO VETERANS: This is a Title 10 excepted service position and is not subject to the Title 5 veterans’ preference provisions. While there is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference within the Title 10 excepted service, the Department of War considers veterans’ status a positive factor in all stages of the hiring process. Veterans are encouraged to clearly indicate their status in their cover letter or elsewhere in their application materials. Please do not submit official documentation (e.g., DD-214) or any personally identifiable information at this time.
NOTICE TO CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Separating service members will be eligible for employment to an excepted service position within 120 days of discharge given a Statement of Service can be provided. If selected, you will be required to submit a Statement of Service indicating your branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, your expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) The statement of service must be printed on command letterhead and signed by your command.
NOTICE TO RETIRING MILITARY: Retired service members cannot be appointed to DOD civilian positions within 180 days of retiring. As such, they must observe a 180 day waiting period starting from their date of retirement. USNA does not waive this waiting period requirement for excepted service positions.
NOTICE TO RETIRED FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Please note that the criteria for the hiring of federal annuitants are highly restricted and this vacancy is not likely to meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Reemployed Annuitants will only be considered if multiple recruitment efforts do not produce a qualified candidate. 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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
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.
Announcement: MGOV-2026-4
The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
