Program Analyst, S8PX

Office of Chief of Space Operations • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Program Analyst for S8PXR (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). The Chief Strategy and Resources Office (HQSF/S5/8), and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally, the CSRO engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations. In coordination with the Branch and Division Chiefs, this position will be an action officer focused on long-range planning and analysis of USSF investments and investment options in addition to integrating Operational Imperatives and critical Service priorities into the current and future USSF budgets. This position will contribute to shaping the investments in future years and will work closely with the S8 Programming Division, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, as well counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF. This position will develop into a Subject Matter Expert and will be the focal point for engagement and coordination for planning and analysis efforts with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• 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.
• 5 or more years working in Government or DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff with preference in space experience.
• Experience working DoD Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to mid- and senior-level leadership.
• Bachelor's degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred.
• Leadership and management skills to develop, supervise, and establish office processes, plans, and tasks.
• Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database tools and other similar software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or space staff.
• Some experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organization skills to quickly recall or find information.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams.
• Ability to deliver on short deadlines.
• Expertise of existing space systems or Space Force initiatives.
• Resource experience with logistics, manpower, facilities, base operations, military construction, and personnel/training programs.
• Experience as a supervisor and/or leader of personnel and projects including performance management, recruiting/hiring, security, diversity, and inclusion.
• Previous experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk, capability development, and long-range planning and forecasting, and overall force readiness.
• Space, cyber, and/or intelligence operations experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding.
• Engage with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests.
• Serve as an action officer focused on long-range planning and analysis of USSF investments and investment options.
• Integrate Operational Imperatives and critical Service priorities into the current and future USSF budgets.
• Shape the investments in future years.
• Work closely with the S8 Programming Division, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, and counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF.
• Develop into a Subject Matter Expert and serve as the focal point for engagement and coordination for planning and analysis efforts with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership.

Benefits

• 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.
• Disabled veteran leave 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level