PROGRAM ANALYST

• USAJOBS pay evidence (raw source values; no currency or annual rate inferred)
• Remuneration 1: minimum: 106437; maximum: 138370; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year
• Pay plan 1: code: GS
• Low grade: 13
• High grade: 13
• Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Conditions of Employment (cont.): Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, tactical training, rescue, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; Knowledge of t

Job summary

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Major duties

- Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a program analyst, applying previous military and operational planning experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues; to develop recommendations to resolve substantial problems and issues; to conduct planning in a crisis and contingency planning; and perform long-term program management as identified by the commander.

Duties

Applying Air Force military experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned wing mission(s). Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other wing personnel and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

- Plans and executes operational planning teams whereby representing C2 interests across the air, space, and cyber domains.

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: 892873800
• Announcement number: 8J-AFPC-13117151-456325-JSH
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• Publication date: 2026-11-13T15:05:23.8470
• Applications open: 2026-11-13T15:05:23.8470
• Applications close: 2026-11-19T23:59:59.9970
• Posting display ends: 2026-11-19T23:59:59.9970
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