Program Analyst, S8PX

Office of Chief of Space Operations

Arlington (VA)

Remote

USD 102,000 - 158,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Office of Chief of Space Operations seeks a Program Analyst for S8PXR to support long-range planning and investment analysis. The role centers on PPBE, budget planning, and coordination with USSF and DAF leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in government/DoD operations, strong written/oral communication, and leadership experience. A Bachelor's degree and familiarity with planning software are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred.
5+ years in Government or DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff, space experience preferred.
Experience with DoD PPBE process and long-range planning.
Strong written and oral communication skills for briefings to leadership.
Leadership/management experience in supervising personnel and projects.

Responsibilities

Develop long-range investment plans and budgets for research, development, testing and evaluation.
Coordinate with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership on investment priorities.
Integrate service priorities into current and future budgets.
Engage with DoD and legislative liaisons to outline funding requests.
Supervise and lead office processes, plans, and tasks.

Skills

PPBE process

Budget planning

Analytical thinking

Written and oral communication

Leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database tools

Job description

Hiring Agency: Office of Chief of Space Operations
Department: Department of the Air Force
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Program Analyst for S8PXR (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: The Chief Strategy and Resources Office (HQSF/S5/8), and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding.

Additionally, the CSRO engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations.

In coordination with the Branch and Division Chiefs, this position will be an action officer focused on long-range planning and analysis of USSF investments and investment options in addition to integrating Operational Imperatives and critical Service priorities into the current and future USSF budgets.

This position will contribute to shaping the investments in future years and will work closely with the S8 Programming Division, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, as well counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF.

This position will develop into a Subject Matter Expert and will be the focal point for engagement and coordination for planning and analysis efforts with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should be familiar with DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or space staff and have some experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).

Candidates with critical thinking, organization skills to quickly recall or find information, excellent written/oral communication, ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams, and the ability to deliver on short deadlines are well-suited for the position.

Expertise of existing space systems or Space Force initiatives is strongly preferred, and resource experience with logistics, manpower, facilities, base operations, military construction, and personnel/training programs is preferred. Experience as a supervisor and/or leader of personnel and projects including performance management, recruiting/hiring, security, diversity, and inclusion are also highly desirable.

5 or more years working in Government or DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff with preference in space experience. Experience working DoD Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Ideal candidate will have previous experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk, capability development, and long-range planning and forecasting, and overall force readiness.

Possess effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to mid- and senior-level leadership. Bachelor's degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred. Leadership and management skills to develop, supervise, and establish office processes, plans, and tasks. Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database tools and other similar software applications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Chief of Space Operations, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $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 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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