Program Analyst

Air Force Civilian Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive may be offered

Relocation incentive may be offered

Health benefits

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Program Analyst (NH-0343-03) at USSTRATCOM/NEC in Ft. Meade, MD. You will lead program analysis for NC3 engineering projects, evaluate issues, and develop practical recommendations to support policy and resource decisions.

The role requires work on complex deterrence and command/control programs, with DHA status and potential relocation incentives. Security clearances and compliance duties are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contracting system, processes, and guidance relevant to Combatant Commands and DoD/Service programming.
• Expert knowledge of strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, cyberspace, and related intelligence.
• Experience with planning, budgeting, and assessment within major programs and PPBE/JCIDS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead program analyst and lead action officer in NC3 Enterprise Center, SE&I Division.
• Analyze issues, develop recommendations, and determine policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Apply program experience to establish and maintain NC3 engineering projects and resolve problems.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Deterrence operations

Nuclear operations

Cyberspace operations

Program analysis

Policy and regulatory knowledge

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Job description

Help address complex challenges in strategic deterrence and shape next-generation capabilities across global strike, nuclear command and control (NC3), space, and cyberspace.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Program Analyst (NH-0343-03) to work at USSTRATCOM/NEC located in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

In this position you serve as a lead program analyst and lead action officer within Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center, Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Division, applying program experience to analyze, evaluate issues, develop recommendations and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, resources and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned NC3 engineering project(s) and to resolve substantive problems and issues.

This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.

This position can close at any time.

Salary Range is $101,401 - $156,755 Annually based on experience.

Recruitment and Relocation Incentive may be offered.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Expert knowledge of contracting system, its process, products, terminology, sequence and timing of key events, guidance documents and application to Combatant Commands and of Congressional, DoD, and Service programming procedures, directives, policies and guides.
• Expert knowledge of the capabilities, requirements and operations in one or more of the following disciplines: strategic deterrence; nuclear operations; cyberspace; and intelligence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DoD, Joint Staff, and Service strategic planning, and major programs processes; and a thorough knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, Service and applicable Agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as advocating future concepts; mission capability needs; PPBE; JCIDS; acquisition; and concepts of operations.
• Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
• Skill in accessing and utilizing electronic services, congressional documents, and databases and budgetary / financial documents supporting the PPBE process.
• Ability to design and conduct comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad and consequential resource, operational, and contingency issues.
• Ability to plan, organize and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.