PROGRAM ANALYST

Strategic Systems Programs

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must possess at least one year of specialized experience analyzing cost, schedule, and performance in defense acquisition.
  • Ability to formulate and defend multi-year budgets across multiple appropriations.
  • Experience in navigating and complying with DoD-level policies and regulations.
  • Proven skills in strategic budget recommendations and funding mitigation strategies.
  • Experience interfacing with contractors and managing billing and funding discrepancies.

Responsibilities

  • Assess cost, schedule, and performance metrics for program optimization.
  • Oversee multi-year budget formulation and represent the branch in funding negotiations.
  • Develop strategies to address funding shortages and ensure audit readiness.
  • Prepare and analyze program reports, including cost-benefit analysis for decision-making.
  • Work with contractors to monitor billing and resolve financial discrepancies.
  • Advise the Principal Assistant Program Manager on programmatic direction and compliance.
  • Interpret and implement policy changes from legislative or DoD levels.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Potential for recruitment and relocation incentives based on eligibility.
  • Eligibility for student loan repayment programs for qualified candidates.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within the federal government.
  • Travel opportunities associated with the position, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will assess cost/schedule/performance metrics, and strategic alignment. Formulate enterprise-level recommendations to restructure programs, shift priorities, or alter acquisition strategies to optimize mission outcomes.
  • You will oversee the formulation and defense of multi-year budgets (POM) across multi-appropriation branch portfolios. Represents the branch in funding negotiations with higher headquarters.
  • You will devise strategies to mitigate critical funding shortfalls and ensures audit readiness across the enterprise.
  • You will conduct program reporting and analysis through branch dashboards and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end status reports for branch leadership; variance and cost-benefit analysis to inform programmatic decision-making.
  • You will interface with prime contractors and warfare centers to review billing invoices, monitor burn rates, and resolve funding discrepancies.
  • You will serve as the principal advisor to the Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) on programmatic direction.
  • You will interpret sweeping legislative, regulatory, or DoD-level policy changes and provide recommendations to ensure compliance and drive innovation.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), 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 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 Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (GS-13 equivalent)in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing cost, schedule and performance to formulate and defend budgets and make recommendations to optimize defense acquisition mission outcomes.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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 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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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.

Benefits

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