PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters is seeking a senior programming analyst to serve as the Center's point of contact for effective performance-based budgeting and management. They will be an expert in the Performance Budget & Management Process and report to the Director of Plans and Programs.

Key responsibilities include deconfliction of programs, planning, prioritization, evaluation, policy guidance, and ensuring the FYDP execution. DCIPS details apply.

Qualifications

• DCIPS position knowledge and policy understanding.
• Experience with performance budgeting and management processes.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Deconflict programs and projects; manage system requirements and capabilities.
• Plan, prioritize, evaluate, and guide SR systems modernization.
• Maintain currency in APDP courses essential for the role.
• Direct special studies for leadership on program performance reporting.

Skills

Budget & management

Program deconfliction

System requirements

Acquisition planning

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Patrick AFB, Florida
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is the senior programming analyst is the Center's point of contact for effective performance-based budgeting and management. Is an expert in the Performance Budget & Management Process for the Center. Incumbent reports directly to the Director of Plans and Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for program/project deconfliction, system requirements, & capabilities, planning, prioritization, evaluation, policy, & guidance pertaining to current Surveillance & Reconnaissance (SR) Systems and modernization.
• As an acquisition professional, uses skills & knowledge to ensure the Center's FYDP is executed effectively. Attains & maintains currency in respective APDP courses required for this position as it is crucial to the position.
• Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates & schedules with other organization's managers and customers as required. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes.
• Directs special studies for the Commander and or the Director of Plans and Programs, related to annual program performance reporting.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107228 – $139398/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 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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