Vice Provost for Finance and Strategy

LOCATION:

Provost Office, United States Naval Academy

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY:

The United States Naval Academy is a unique institution of higher learning located in Annapolis, Maryland. As a service academy and premier undergraduate college, the United States Naval Academy has its own distinctive niche amongst American higher education institutions. Our talented faculty and staff are united by a common purpose to develop the next generation of officers to be exceptional leaders in our naval service. 

Every year more than one million people tour "the Yard" to experience what our employees already know, which is that the United States Naval Academy is a special place, with a special purpose. Employees will find challenging and rewarding work; state-of-the-art facilities which inspire academic and athletic excellence; the benefits of Federal employment; and exceptional quality-of-life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Provost Office at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for the position of Vice Provost for Finance and Strategy (VPF&S) to begin as early as Summer 2026. The Vice Provost for Finance and Strategy reports to the Provost and oversees the operational budgets and resourcing for the provost cost center as well as manages long range financial planning and resourcing of strategic initiative.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Administer and supervise all financial matters in support of the Naval Academy’s academic programs including material budgets at both the expense and investment levels.
• Serve as the first line supervisor for the Director of the Provost’s Budget Office and the Dean of Research and Innovation. 
• Provide high-level oversight of the Research and Innovation Office to ensure research activities and external funding streams align with the Academy's mission and fiscal law.
• Develop and manage long term strategic resourcing plans for the Provost Cost Center including the Provost’s input to the Navy’s Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and USNA’s investment budgeting processes.
• Assist with gift-funded excepted service civilian appointments, reappointments, and co-chair the Provost Cost Center merit compensation process annually in close collaboration with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
• Administer adjunct faculty staffing requirements and serve as the primary technical point of contact for adjunct faculty contracts.
• Work in close collaboration with the USNA Comptroller’s office and Civilian Human Resources. 
• Serve in all other duties that may be assigned by the Provost.

This is an onsite, 12-month compensation model, excepted service federal position with an initial appointment of approximately 3-years with anticipation of renewal, a highly competitive salary, and full federal benefits. This position is subject to the submission of a Financial Disclosure, and more information can be found here.

Salary Details:  

• • Pay Band: AD-09 - Classification 14

• • Approximate Starting Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 annually 

• • Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher
  •  (at time of application)
• 5 years of experience managing finances in a professional capacity.
• 3 years of experience developing resourcing plans for strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications (We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or demonstrated interest in some or all of the following areas):

• Strong understanding of strategic initiatives and the unique responsibility of developing leaders in service to the nation within a military service academy environment.   
• Significant experience with government, military, and academic budget processes. 
• Experience with resourcing in a higher education environment. 
• Experience in leading financial planning at an academic institution or within the DoW.
• Ph.D. in a discipline aligned with current offerings at USNA.

FINAL SELECTION FOR POSITION WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS: 

• On campus interview
• Executive level interview

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

Interested candidates should send an application package to the VPFS Search Committee, at vpfs-search-2026-group@usna.edu. 

• Application Packages need to contain:
  • Cover Letter
  • 2 page resume (we can only accept resumes up to two pages in length)
    • This document must be sufficient on its own to assess all “Required Minimum Qualifications.”
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Supplemental materials
    • Full CV will be requested
    • Any additional supporting documentation the candidate would like to submit

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.

Please note: This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.  Additionally, the ability to fill this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Two-year trial period will typically be required.
• All civilian positions at USNA are subject to a background investigation. 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, https://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer