MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CSOD)

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff seeks a Management and Program Analyst (CSOD) at GS-0343-14 to serve as senior program analysis officer, Branch Chief, and principal integrator for CSO education, training, doctrine, policy, data, and operational planning. Telework eligibility and a Top Secret clearance are required as part of this role.

Responsibilities include coordinating with GCCs, JFCs, and multinational partners, leading Phase 0 CSO planning, and developing MSELs, AARs, and

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with GCCs, JFCs, and multinational partners to integrate CSO into exercises and contingency planning.
• Leads Phase 0 planning and execution for CSO, including intelligence prep, training, and exercise development.
• Develops MSELs, AARs, and lessons learned to improve future planning and readiness.
• Coordinates CSO requirements across Service Components to support inputs to GCC/JFC OPLANs/CONPLANs.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Joint Staff's senior program analysis officer, Branch Chief, and principal integrator for Commercial Support to Operations (CSO) education, training, doctrine, policy, data, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities

As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CSOD) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinates with Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), subordinate Joint Force Commands (JFCs), and multinational partners to incorporate CSO into Title 10 exercises, theater engagement strategies, and contingency planning.

Leads planning and execution support for Phase 0 activities, including CSO intelligence preparation of the operational environment, training, and exercise development. Develops Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs), After Action Reports (AARs), and lessons learned to inform future planning and readiness efforts. Coordinates CSO requirements across Service Component staff elements to support development of inputs to GCC and JFC OPLANs and CONPLANs.

Identifies and quantifies contracted support requirements across all phases of operations, including combat, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. Provides execution and crisis response support by augmenting CSO cells or joint command organizations during transitions from deliberate planning to crisis action. Supports coordination efforts with senior staff and peers across the Services, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and OSD.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.