PROGRAM ANALYST

• USAJOBS pay evidence (raw source values; no currency or annual rate inferred)
• Remuneration 1: minimum: 169279; maximum: 197200; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year
• Pay plan 1: code: GS
• Low grade: 15
• High grade: 15
• Agency: Non-DOD And Other Support

Conditions of Employment Continued: Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs, as required. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,"). This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis.

Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and an appropriate mix of education and progressively responsible work experience in the areas of national security policy, issues and decision making process, national defense strategy, national security, the intelligence community, program analysis methodology, information operations, strategic planning, influence operations, cyber-enabled planning and operations, DOW planning processes and relations, and an appreciation of how

Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior program analyst responsible for organizing, staffing, and coordinating a wide range of complex issues, studies, and strategic initiatives for the Chief Science Advisor, SAF/CDM, within the Analysis Support Office, SAF/ASO. The incumbent organizes, directs, and oversees diverse activities within ASO. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major duties

- Critical Leads analysis, research, and coordination of issues concerning and involving the integration of Information Operations perspective, in support of SAF/CDM Chief Science Advisor at the direction of ASO leadership, and ensuring regional analysis, policy formulation, strategy development and oversight. As the senior technical analyst, leads supporting analysts who present information through documents and briefings to senior government decision makers regarding issues with coordinated and integrated options to achieve a wide range of strategic military goals and objectives associated with classified projects and programs concerning strategic information, influence, and traditional information operations strategy, including cyber-enabled information operations. Represents ASO with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

- Critical Leads the production of reports to inform leaders within the Offices of the Under Secretary of War (Intelligence & Security) and (Policy) among others, as appropriate, for summary and explanation purposes.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.

Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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• Control number: 892850700
• Announcement number: 9L-AFPC-13115847-586086-KRJ
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• Publication date: 2026-11-13T13:58:23.2330
• Applications open: 2026-11-13T13:58:23.2330
• Applications close: 2026-11-30T23:59:59.9970
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