Program Analyst

Army • Fort Bragg, NC

1d

About The Position

This position is in the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS), G8 Resource Management's Program Integration Division. The Program Analyst provides technical expertise in preparing Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) for the command's Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and manpower issues within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) cycle. The role supports executive-level leadership oversight and problem-solving, advises POM action officers and program managers, and integrates Army Command and Special Operations Forces-peculiar material requirements. The analyst also leads project work on CBA and USSOCOM Special Operations Command Requirements Board validation systems, supervises employees, and leads POM development coordination.

The position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, Level 2 Financial Management Certification, and up to 15% temporary duty or business travel. A one-year supervisory probationary period and a one-year probationary period may apply. Applicants must qualify through specialized experience; education cannot substitute for experience. The role requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, along with applicable time-in-grade requirements for current or recent GS employees.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-12), in the specified POM, PPBE, capability requirements, resource integration, Force Modernization, and strategic advocacy work.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain Level 2 Financial Management Certification.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet an eligible federal employment authority category listed in the posting.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period and a one-year probationary period.
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in preparing Cost Benefit Analyses for the command's POM and manpower issues within the PPBE cycle.
• Assist the ACoS, G8, in organizing and coordinating executive-level leadership oversight, control, and problem-solving approaches.
• Advise and guide POM action officers and program managers on program development problems.
• Serve as the command integrator of Army Command and Special Operations Forces-peculiar material requirements.
• Lead projects involving analysts and action officers on Army Cost-Benefit Analysis and USSOCOM Special Operations Command Requirements Board validation systems.
• Supervise employees, plan and direct work, and review and approve workload.
• Lead coordination meetings and provide guidance to analysts on POM development.
• Formulate, direct, and defend complex multi-appropriation POMs and author high-level Commander's Program Assessments to secure funding throughout the DoD PPBE cycle.
• Synthesize, validate, and align DOTMLPF-P capability requirements, capability gaps, and financial benefit estimates to support command-wide resource integration and strategic objectives.
• Synchronize and manage high-visibility Force Modernization submissions, integrating SOF-peculiar and Army Common materiel Programs of Record with institutional training Programs of Instruction.
• Advocate for command interests and negotiate funding, equipment specifications, and distribution plans with external higher commands and sister services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits.
• Advance in hire and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed