Program Management Analyst

Air Force Research Laboratory; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, seeks a mid-level Program Management Analyst (GS-12/13) to oversee execution of R&D programs and coordinate across PMs, technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include collecting and validating cost, schedule, performance data, maintaining integrated plans, and delivering decision-support materials for leadership.

Telework options are situationally available.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI/SAP clearance.
• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent in business/PM.
• APDP Level 2 Practitioner in Program Management required within 60 months or waiver.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local Program Execution Group representative for R&D projects.
• Coordinate with PMs, technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders to enable execution.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and validate project data (cost, schedule, performance, milestones, obligations, expenditures, risks, dependencies).
• Monitor cost, schedule, performance; identify variances and risks.
• Support teams in developing schedules, spend plans, risk registers, action trackers, and docs.
• Identify and elevate project risks, constraints, cross-project dependencies, and leadership issues.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, briefings for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI/SAP

Acquisition program management

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

Collaboration tools

Data analysis tools

Presentation tools

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM MDT, 13 November 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM MDT, 13 November 2026.

The Mission Execution Division (AFRL/RFR) seeks to hire a mid-level DO-1101-02 (GS-12/13 or equivalent) Program Management Analyst at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, to be a part of the Program Execution Group.

Serves as the local Program Execution Group representative for assigned research and development projects, providing execution oversight and coordination to support organizational priorities.

The position enables informed leadership decisions, disciplined project execution, and delivery of mission-relevant capabilities.

Primary Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as the local Program Execution Group representative for assigned research and development projects.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, technical teams, contractors, and organizational stakeholders to support effective project execution.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and validate project execution information, including cost, schedule, performance, milestones, obligations, expenditures, risks, and dependencies.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, technical and programmatic performance, and milestone achievement; identify variances and emerging execution concerns.
• Support project teams in developing and maintaining integrated schedules, spend plans, risk registers, action trackers, and other execution documentation.
• Identify, assess, track, and elevate project risks, resource constraints, cross-project dependencies, and issues requiring leadership awareness or decision.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other decision-support materials for leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, DO-01 (GS-11 or equivalent) in other pay systems.
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Program Management (A); experience is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting research, development, acquisition, or technical project portfolios in the Department of the Air Force, Department of War, or another federal organization.
• Experience assessing project cost, schedule, performance, risk, milestones, and dependencies.
• Experience preparing leadership briefings, status reports, dashboards, or decision-support materials.
• Experience supporting project reviews, governance forums, or senior-leader engagements.
• Ability to identify and communicate project risks, issues, actions, and cross-project dependencies.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, technical teams, financial personnel, and leadership.
• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using common collaboration, data-analysis, and presentation tools.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field is desired.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

1101

Additional Information

• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 15% time.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.

Requisition Number 72779

Posting End Date

11/13/2026