MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Non-DOD And Other Support; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Non-DOD And Other Support, within the Department of the Air Force, seeks a Strategic Program Analyst to provide expert aviator-informed analysis to senior DAF officials and to support cross-agency collaboration on major planning initiatives. The role involves attending high-level meetings and advising on strategic direction.

Based in the Washington, D.C. area with telework eligibility, the position emphasizes leveraging military aviator experience to influence DoD planning and policy,

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-decisional analysis and advice on USAF planning and strategy initiatives to senior DAF officials.
• Attends SES, Flag or General Officer meetings and conferences as required.
• Uses Air Force aviator experience to support DCS AF/A3 and provide staff support across DoD and other services.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Non-DOD And Other Support
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: This position is coded as Green Door, providing support to various Special Access Programs. To serve as Strategic Program Analyst, HQ USAF Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) Studies Group (AF/A3Q), by contributing Air Force military rated aviator expertise to the Director and further to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3). Attends SES, Flag or General Officer level meetings and conferences as required.

To provide pre-decisional analysis and advice concerning proposed or developing USAF planning and strategy initiatives to senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) officials including, Major Command (MAJCOM) Commanders, Chief of Space Operations (CSO), Chief of Staff, United States Air Force (CSAF), and Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF).

Duties - Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, serves as Management and Program Analyst, Headquarters Air Force DCS Studies Group. - Using AF military rated aviator knowledge, provides technical advice and staff support to the DCS, Operations (AF/A3). - Using AF military rated aviator experience, performs duties while working across the DoD, Joint Staff, other Services and Agencies.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Non-DOD And Other Support, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 - $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.