Senior Program Analyst

Space Training and Readiness Command • Vandenberg AFB, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), Space Delta 1 (SD1), at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, seeks a Senior Program Analyst (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). The analyst will drive mission-critical services acquisition programs and help procure capabilities needed to train, educate, and equip Guardians for contested space operational environments. Serving as an advisor to senior Delta leadership, the role connects strategic objectives with fiscal planning throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle.

The position leads development of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) narratives, budget forecasts, and offset analyses; executes Strategic Basing Action Requirements; and translates strategic defense guidance into resourced operational plans. The analyst manages services acquisition programs across their lifecycle, identifies program risks and opportunities, evaluates complex defense initiatives, and represents Space Delta 1 with military services, government agencies, and commercial partners. The role also negotiates requirements, resolves resourcing conflicts, builds partnerships, and prepares executive decision briefings while working within Department of the Air Force and Space Force resourcing structures.

The position is at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. It is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Approximately 15 days of temporary duty travel per year may be required. A permanent basing decision is pending and could require relocation. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access; it is designated Special Sensitive and requires a signed nondisclosure agreement. It is also a drug-testing-designated position, with pre-employment and random drug testing. Depending on appointment type, the employee must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access and be eligible for SCI, Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP.
• Must sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving plans and programs.
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System and the policies, procedures, and schedules for POMs, Budget Estimate Submissions, and Financial Plans.
• Knowledge of budget forecasting, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
• Knowledge of military service program goals and objectives, operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating planning actions against actual events.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions for broad and complex military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan and organize studies or projects and negotiate 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.
• Depending on appointment type, must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Space doctrine or strategy, cyber, and/or intelligence operations experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive mission-critical services acquisition programs and support procurement of capabilities for Space Force training, education, and equipping.
• Advise senior Space Delta 1 leadership and connect strategic intent with fiscal planning across the PPBE lifecycle.
• Develop POM narratives, budget forecasts, offset analyses, financial exhibits, justifications, and related resource-planning products.
• Execute Strategic Basing Action Requirements and translate strategic defense guidance into resourced operational plans.
• Manage the full lifecycle of services acquisition programs and identify programmatic risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate complex defense initiatives and assess the effectiveness of plans and programs.
• Represent Space Delta 1 with joint military branches, government agencies, and commercial industry partners.
• Negotiate requirements, resolve resourcing conflicts, and foster strategic partnerships.
• Prepare executive decision briefings and navigate Department of the Air Force and Space Force resourcing structures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations, if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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