Program Analyst (Transformation)

Department of War Education Activity; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity is seeking a civilian employee for an overseas assignment in Sobe, Japan on Okinawa Island. The role carries a Secret clearance and a pay range of $90,925 to $118,204 per year, with 0% COLA applicable for U.S. federal employees stationed abroad.

Applications close on 2026-11-18. Candidates should be prepared for overseas living conditions and medical access considerations, including space-available care in host nation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an on-going awareness of actions planned or occurring within the military services in the Region.
• Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis.
• The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: This position is located in Sobe, Japan. Sobe village is located on the western coast toward the center of Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture in south Japan. Federal employees in Sobe, Japan are currently entitled to receive a 0% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. (Subject to change)

Key Responsibilities

Maintains an on-going awareness of actions planned or occurring within the military services in the Region.

Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.

Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.

For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. Selectees recruited outside the U.S.

will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.