Program Analyst

AFELM US Space Command • Colorado Springs, CO

8h

About The Position

The Program Analyst serves at the combatant command headquarters level as a senior program analyst, planning, organizing, and determining policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for establishing and maintaining USSPACECOM program areas and missions. The role supports system allocation, modernization, force management, and analysis, integrating, coordinating, prioritizing, and advocating for future concepts, mission capability needs, weapon systems development, emerging technologies, and command-and-control architecture across mission areas.

Applying space experience, the analyst evaluates and develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs. As a technical expert, the analyst documents planning and programming decisions and recommendations in formats appropriate to USSPACECOM requirements. The position leads strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus, and prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed program changes.

The position is special-sensitive and requires obtaining and maintaining a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI and other specified sensitive information or programs. It is also a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Travel for temporary duty is approximately 15 days per year; overtime may be required on an unscheduled or emergency basis. The position requires safeguarding sensitive and classified information.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 level, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent in federal service, military, or the private sector.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving command-level plans and programs for major operations, such as space operations, ISR, PPBE, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of military program goals and objectives, operational events and milestones, evaluation methods, and the relationships among command entities involved in program planning and execution.
• In-depth knowledge of military space operations as applicable to combatant command objectives, operational outcomes, plans, and programs.
• Skill in designing, conducting, or managing comprehensive studies and evaluating solutions to broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan and organize studies or projects and negotiate with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI and other specified sensitive information or programs; a nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if requested under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• For current federal employees under General Schedule pay plans, at least 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) is required for consideration under the time-in-grade rule.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for establishing and maintaining USSPACECOM program areas and missions.
• Support system allocation, modernization, force management, and analysis.
• Integrate, coordinate, prioritize, and advocate for future concepts, mission capability needs, weapon systems development, emerging technologies, and command-and-control architecture across mission areas.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.
• Document planning and programming decisions and recommendations in appropriate formats to meet USSPACECOM requirements.
• Lead strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed program changes.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS travel and relocation expenses may be paid when authorized, in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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