Strategic Resource Planner and Programmer, NSIC/S5/8

United States Space Force Forces • Dayton, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is hiring a Strategic Resource Planner and Programmer (GG-0343-13) for the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) Strategic Resource Programming Team. The role leads analysis and development of multi-year resource plans supporting NSIC’s scientific and technical intelligence mission in the space and counterspace domains. It connects NSIC’s strategic direction with the resources needed to carry out its mission and helps ensure intelligence personnel have the resources required to protect U.S. interests in space.

The Resource Programmer works across the Intelligence Community’s resource-planning lifecycle. The position uses Department of War and Intelligence Community guidance to develop and defend NSIC Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Intelligence Program Objective Memorandum (IPOM), and President’s Budget submissions. It also conducts trend analysis, prepares resource justifications for senior leaders, and provides data-driven recommendations to inform intelligence capabilities and resource strategy.

The position is based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. It requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. The employee safeguards classified or sensitive budget information and may work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Situational telework is available only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft may be required for temporary duty assignments; TDY is approximately 15 days per year. PCS/relocation funding is authorized and may be available. The position is designated for drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Must be able to perform temporary duty travel, potentially by military or commercial passenger aircraft; approximately 15 days per year.
• The position is subject to drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Experience navigating the DoD and Intelligence Community PPBE process is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Experience developing, defending, and analyzing POM, IPOM, and President’s Budget submissions is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Ability to prepare multi-year program analyses and justification statements that communicate mission impact is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Strong understanding of Intelligence Community structure, functions, and strategic goals is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, frame ambiguous problems, develop solutions, and make policy or strategy recommendations is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Ability to communicate complex financial and programmatic information clearly in writing and in executive-level interactions and briefings is identified as a desired candidate qualification.
• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is identified as a desired candidate qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a space-related intelligence organization.
• Understanding of scientific and technical intelligence focused on space and counterspace, including adversary systems, capabilities, and threats.
• Familiarity with guidance and priorities from the DNI, DIA, Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Intelligence and Security.
• Interest in process improvement and use of automation, data visualization, advanced analytical tools, and emerging technologies.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, National Security Studies, a STEM-related field, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, defend, and analyze NSIC multi-year resource plans and submissions, including the POM, IPOM, and President’s Budget.
• Apply Department of War and Intelligence Community guidance to NSIC resource planning.
• Conduct trend analysis on complex resource data.
• Prepare justification statements that communicate resource needs and mission impact to senior leaders.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to shape future intelligence capabilities.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and files.
• Perform temporary duty travel when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS/relocation funding is authorized and may be made available.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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