Program Management Analyst

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, seeks a mid-level Program Management Analyst (GS-12/13 equivalent) to serve as the local Program Execution Group representative for R&D projects. You will coordinate with PMs, technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive execution and informed leadership decisions.

The role requires a Top Secret/SCI/SAP eligible clearance, 1+ year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, and APDP Level 2 Practitioner certification with up

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP access.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent).
• Must meet OPM General Schedule qualifications for the 1101 series.
• APDP Level 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Program Management; 60 months to meet requirements or waiver obtained.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local Program Execution Group representative for assigned R&D projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical teams, contractors, and stakeholders to support execution.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and validate project execution data (cost, schedule, performance, milestones).
• Monitor cost, schedule, performance, and milestones; identify variances and emerging concerns.
• Support developing and maintaining integrated schedules, spend plans, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Identify and elevate project risks, resource constraints, cross-project dependencies, and issues for leadership awareness.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other decision-support materials.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field is desired

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS

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

Job Overview

The Mission Execution Division (AFRL/RFR) seeks to hire a mid-level DO-1101-02 (GS-12/13 or equivalent) Program Management Analyst at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 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-qualifications/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/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.

Posting End Date

11/13/2026