REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM ANALYST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to Serve as Air Force Security Forces program analyst who provides Air Force military expertise in planning, developing, and evaluating major complex requirements capabilities plans.

Duties

• Performs a broad range of highly complex and controversial qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, and issues which have a major impact on national deterrence policy in the development of protecting systems used in Joint warfighting mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans. Develops testing approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of new systems supporting war, mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans. Prepares position papers and presents high level briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Maintains a continuous liaison with Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and other DOD offices to ensure that capability requirements development planning is consistent and integrated throughout the defense community.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess security operations for major events (e.g., mobilization, deployment, and war); evaluating airpower program goals, milestones, and planning effectiveness; designing and leading broad, critical operational studies; and effectively communicating and negotiating with management to implement recommendations that involve substantial resources and extensive procedural changes. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. 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. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of security operations and procedures for supporting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment. 2. Knowledge of airpower program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events, milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 4. Knowledge of the DoD and AF acquisition processes and requirements capability policies. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and critical operational and contingency areas. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 7. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations. 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 10/02/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973669 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. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). 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.