Program Analyst

US Office of the Secretary of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of Defense in Arlington, VA, seeks candidates for NH-03 broadband level qualifications. The role emphasizes analyzing portfolio readiness to identify gaps in logistics, maintenance, or infrastructure, and evaluating system architectures, requirements, and master plans to support modernization.

Experience includes developing strategic analyses and roadmaps to influence PPBE decisions, reviewing statutory studies, and preparing leadership briefings.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-III or GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Ability to analyze portfolio readiness and identify gaps in logistics, maintenance, or infrastructure.
• Experience evaluating programs for cost, schedule, and performance and coordinating acquisition strategies.
• Developing strategic analyses and roadmaps to influence PPBE decisions; briefing leadership.

Skills

Specialized experience

Logistics analysis

Systems engineering

Defense planning

Job description

The ASW(ND-CBD) reports to the Secretary of War through the USW(A&S) and USW(P) for nuclear deterrence, CBRN medical and non-medical defense, chemical/biological surety, chemical stockpile destruction, and countering WMD capabilities. The ASW(ND-CBD) also oversees nuclear, chemical, and biological arms control activities, and exercises organizational control over the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (NH-III or GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to analyze portfolio readiness to identify critical gaps in logistics, maintenance, or infrastructure; assessing systems engineering architectures, requirements, and master plan programs; and developing modernization roadmaps for presentation. Evaluating programs and enterprise systems to ensure compliance with approved baselines for cost, schedule, and performance; coordinating acquisition strategies to balance requirements and funding; and conducting programmatic risk assessments to determine potential impacts on capability delivery. Developing strategic analyses and roadmaps to influence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) decisions; reviewing statutory studies, policies, and reports; and preparing testimony, information papers, and briefings for leadership.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

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