Lead Program Management Analyst

Air Force Research Laboratory; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM seeks a mid-level Lead Program Management Analyst (DO-1101-03/GS-14 equivalent). You will serve as the primary PM for the Kirtland AFB site, coordinating cost, schedule, risk, and milestones across projects.

The role requires US citizenship, Top Secret/SCI eligibility, and APDP Level 3 certification with 48 months to meet requirements. Telework is situational per agency policy.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Top Secret/SCI/SAP eligibility.
• At least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13/DO-II or equivalent).
• Must meet OPM 1100 General Schedule qualification standards.
• APDP Level 3 (Advanced) Non-Critical certification in Program Management (A); 48 months to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program management point of contact for the site.
• Provide PM support across site projects (cost, schedule, performance, risk, milestones, dependencies).
• Collect and analyze project information; track actions, issues, obligations, expenditures.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

APDP Level 3 certification in Program Management

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.
This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 MDT, 13 November 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.
This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 MDT, 13 November 2026.
The Mission Execution Division (AFRL/RFR) seeks to hire a mid-level, DO-1101-03 (GS-14 or equivalent), Lead Program Management Analyst to be a part of the Program Execution Group. The position is located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Serves as the Lead Mission Execution Program Manager and local Program Execution Group primary integrator for the assigned site.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as the primary program management point of contact for the assigned site.


• Provide program management support across site projects, including cost, schedule, performance, risk, milestones, and dependencies.


• Collect and analyze project information; track actions, issues, obligations, and expenditures.


• Prepare status reports, briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership and stakeholders.


• Support project and portfolio reviews, governance meetings, and recurring review cycles.


• Leads teams in maintaining program baselines, schedules, spend plans, and other execution documentation.


• Identify execution concerns, resource constraints, cross-project dependencies, and risks requiring leadership awareness.


• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to support effective execution of research and development efforts.


• Ensure leadership receives timely, accurate, and useful information for program and portfolio decision-making.
  

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP.


• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DO-II/GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.


• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/


• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 3 (Advanced) Non-Critical certification in Program Management (A); experience is 8 years; and the selectee will have 48 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting research, development, acquisition, or technical project portfolios in the Department of the Air Force, Department of War, or another federal organization.


• Experience assessing project cost, schedule, performance, risk, milestones, and dependencies.


• Experience preparing leadership briefings, status reports, dashboards, or decision-support materials.


• Experience supporting project reviews, governance forums, or senior-leader engagements.


• Ability to identify and communicate project risks, issues, actions, and cross-project dependencies.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, technical teams, financial personnel, and leadership.


• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes.


• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Experience using common collaboration, data-analysis, and presentation tools.


• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field is desired.
  

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

1101

Additional Information

• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 15% time.


• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.


• PCS/Relocation costs are not authorized.
  

Requisition Number 86349

Posting End Date

11/13/2026