Program Analyst

Defense Information Systems Agency • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905. DISA has delegated authority to directly appoint qualified candidates with a finance, accounting, management, actuarial science, or related degree, or equivalent experience related to the position’s functions.

Working with the Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), the Program Analyst serves as a senior authority for strategic portfolio governance, major acquisition reviews, and business case execution. The role leads strategic portfolio planning, governance frameworks, and executive mission evaluations; conducts in-depth program analyses across portfolios; and provides authoritative guidance to the CAE and senior leaders.

The position directs acquisition strategies, budget formulation, and cost-estimating models for complex defense programs; ensures fiscal and statutory compliance; and optimizes contract mechanisms to meet warfighter capability requirements. It establishes and refines acquisition policies, governance standards, and operational roadmaps; chairs executive advisory and milestone review boards; and ensures alignment with DoD policies, operational priorities, and strategic objectives.

The analyst works with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Departments, and inter-agency partners to resolve acquisition and governance challenges and build cross-functional coalitions. The position aligns program requirements with agency mission goals and directs the development of Business Case Analyses, total life-cycle cost models, and resource allocation frameworks. It evaluates alternatives and risks to defend program funding requirements through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-14 in the Federal service, or comparable experience outside the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include at least one of the following: leading analytical studies to evaluate major programs and developing recommendations for strategic plans or policies; performing program resource management including at least two of cost analysis, budget formulation, contract management, or strategic resource planning; or representing an organization to justify, defend, or negotiate program plans, policies, and resources with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Applicants must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, or competencies necessary to perform the work at the appropriate level, and describe relevant experience in their resume.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must obtain a favorable suitability review and maintain security eligibility; Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Must meet qualifications within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• Selectee must be a member of the DoD Acquisition Corps, eligible for membership at appointment under DAWIA and DoD 5000.66, or have a waiver.
• Selectee must agree in writing to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Must submit to drug testing before appointment or placement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic portfolio planning, governance frameworks, and executive mission evaluations.
• Conduct in-depth program analyses across portfolios and provide authoritative guidance to the Component Acquisition Executive and senior leaders.
• Direct acquisition strategies, budget formulation, and cost-estimating models across complex defense programs.
• Ensure fiscal and statutory compliance and optimize contract mechanisms to fulfill warfighter capability requirements.
• Establish and refine acquisition policies, governance standards, and operational roadmaps.
• Chair executive advisory and milestone review boards and ensure compliance with DoD policies, operational priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Liaise with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Departments, and inter-agency partners to resolve acquisition and governance challenges and build cross-functional coalitions.
• Align program requirements with agency mission goals.
• Direct development of Business Case Analyses, total life-cycle cost models, and resource allocation frameworks.
• Evaluate alternative courses of action and risk factors to defend program funding requirements through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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