Senior Program Analyst.

Space Training and Readiness Command; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Space Delta 1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California seeks a Senior Program Analyst (GS-12/13 equivalent) to drive and oversee complex services acquisition programs. The role acts as a trusted advisor to Delta leadership, bridging strategic intent with fiscal execution across the PPBE lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing full lifecycle service acquisitions, identifying programmatic risks, and conducting

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the DoD PPBS/PPBE process and policies used to develop POMs, BES, and financial plans.
• Experience in developing budget forecasts, cost projections, and unfunded requirements justifications.
• Ability to craft persuasive, data-driven executive briefings for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex requirements and manage resourcing across organizations.
• Experience guiding services acquisition programs through full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on mission-critical services acquisition programs from planning to execution.
• Develop defensible POM narratives, budget forecasts, and offset analyses.
• Represent Space Delta 1 with joint, DoD, and industry partners to resolve resources and requirements.

Skills

PPBE knowledge

POM narratives

Executive briefings

Stakeholder liaison

Acquisition lifecycle

Negotiation

Analytical methods

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Space Delta 1 (SD1) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California is searching for a Senior Program Analyst (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description

Space Delta 1 is seeking a high-performing, analytical Senior Program Analyst to drive mission‑critical services acquisition programs and secure the procurement of capabilities required to train, educate, and equip Guardians to prevail in contested space operational environments. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior Delta leadership, the selected advisor will bridge strategic intent with fiscal reality across the entire Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle. In this pivotal role, the incumbent will spearhead the development of defensible Program Objective Memorandum (POM) narratives, budget forecasts, and offset analyses while executing Strategic Basing Action Requirements and translating strategic defense guidance into executable, fully resourced operational plans.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise managing the full lifecycle of services acquisition programs, proactively identifying programmatic risks and opportunities, and conducting in-depth evaluations of complex defense initiatives. As a key organizational liaison, the selected professional will represent Space Delta 1 across joint military branches, government agencies, and commercial industry partners to negotiate high‑stakes requirements, resolve resourcing conflicts, and foster enduring strategic partnerships. Ultimately, this role demands an exceptional communicator and strategic problem‑solver who can deliver high‑impact executive decision briefings and navigate the Department of the Air Force and Space Force corporate resourcing structures to directly advance national space readiness.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of plans and programs. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
• Knowledge of military service program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan and organize studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Employee must be able to obtain a TS clearance with SCI access. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility to SCI, Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP to fully perform the duties of the position.
• A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Space (e.g. doctrine or strategy), cyber, and/or intelligence operations experience is highly desirable.
• A permanent basing decision for STARCOM/DEL 1 is still pending and may require this position to be relocated based upon that decision, as applicable.
• This PRD has been classified based on projected duties or new mission requirements. The duties within this PRD may be reviewed for accuracy after 12 months of Full Operational Capability of organization identified within in this PRD.
• PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/.
• Incentive is not authorized.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days a year.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).

Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):

Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.