MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

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Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is: To perform as a Management and Program Analyst and subject matter expert (SME), to conduct a wide variety of studies, analyses, evaluations, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution management for the formulation, presentation, evaluation, coordination, and justification of USSOCOM programs and requirements resourcing, for development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM). DUTIES Conducts independent analysis and assessment involving all aspects of command programs and resources for all classified and unclassified SOF activities, force structure, manpower, and capabilities to provide prioritization and program development, evaluation, and defense recommendations that support the development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and other resourcing processes. Serves as a USSOCOM expert of the Planning and Programming phases of the DoD PPBES cycle from development of strategic guidance and the formulation and staffing of a POM thru the submission of the POM to OSD and adjudication through Program/Budget Review (PBR). Provides comprehensive program analyses for resourcing of USSOCOM acquisition, manpower, operational, and support requirements and develops recommended courses of action. Defends independent analysis and evaluation involving all aspects of command manpower, force structure, programs and resources and presents program resource decision briefings to senior decision makers and OSD decision forums. Responsible to ensure the protection of classified and sensitive information, employ operational and information security, and ensure that core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

(Con.) This position is designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied as a TDP. 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, Administration 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 Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and applications of DoD PPBES cycle, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management. Detailed knowledge of the POM development schedule and its execution. Sufficient to formulate and consolidate program resourcing decisions for use in POM and budget documents, recurring issues and review/out-of-cycle reprogramming and resourcing negotiations. Comprehensive knowledge of USSOCOM missions, programs, and resources; the sequence and timing of key program events and acquisition milestones; and methods of evaluating program and resourcing effectiveness. To include knowledge of USSOCOM organizations and key administrative functions and their relationship to resource programming. Up-to-date working knowledge of office automation programs and analysis software and skill in applying this knowledge to USSOCOM and DoD-specific management information systems (MIS); DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DROW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SOCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, and the OSD Issue Nomination tool with emphasis on the extraction and input of data to formulate accurate, automated resourcing submissions to meet OSD submission, and adjudication timelines. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of US Special Operations Forces in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the Joint SOF Headquarters and Theater Special Operations Commands, and their functions, capabilities, equipment, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD PPBES principles, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of OSD resource systems to include the DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DROW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SOCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, the Comptroller Information System (CIS), and the Manpower Validation Process with skill in the extraction and input of data to meet OSD and Joint Staff submissions and timelines. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 5. Expert knowledge of and skill in a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis, sufficient to conduct research, summarize results, and formulate appropriate program recommendations and communicate results in verbal, written, and/or visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, protect sensitive information, and establish and maintain productive working relationships with key individuals and groups internal and external to the organization. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/08/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053676 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.