PROGRAM ANALYST

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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: Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command

Conditions of Employment Continued: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This 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 is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position. 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 knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Department of War and US Special Operations planning, acquisition, and management processes to provide guidance and advisory services in support to long-range US Special Operations programs. Knowledge of the Federal, DOW, and US Special Operations planning, programming,

Job summary:

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the senior level Physical Domain Program Specialist providing enterprise-wide data informed strategy & guidance, program quality control & standardization, professional technical guidance, staff assistance support, and centrally developed program oversight for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major duties:

- Provides strategic, professional and nonprofessional technical guidance, adept consultative advisory services to multiple USSOCOM senior leaders, POTFF representatives, and other specialists on the effective use of SOF Services programs to support goals and objective and produce results that accomplish missions for the agency and assigned commands. Plans, conducts and/or leads studies to improve SOF Services programs and/or influence DoW, Service and USSOCOM medical and personnel policy changes for assigned multiple Combatant Commands that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics. Directs and performs evaluations of a full range of programs at assigned commands and subordinate Component Commands and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans.

- Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with assigned Component Commands' leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers; may conduct or lead conferences.

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: 892515400

Announcement number: 5I-AFPC-13114602-610606-KRJ

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Publication date: 2026-11-10T16:07:34.2800

Applications open: 2026-11-10T16:07:34.2800

Applications close: 2026-11-16T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-16T23:59:59.9970

Hiring paths: fed-transition, fed-competitive, fed-excepted, disability, land, mspouse, nguard, peace, vet

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