SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST

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 a first level supervisor in the Joint Special Operations University, College of Special Operations providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory incumbents and all internal processes and programs of record assigned to the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU).

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a department within the Joint Special Operations University's College of Special Operations, ensuring that its educational offerings comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational, operational, and College of Special Operations educational objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to subordinates regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Represents JSOU and assigned departments at a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with USSOCOM HQs, USSOCOM Service Components, Theater Special Operations Commands, Professional Military Education institutions, the Joint Staff, military services, agencies, DOD, Congress, and other US agencies and the public. Develops and writes policy and position papers in response to actions originating in other DOD and non-DOD offices or agencies that have implications for national security and Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy and concepts of operations. Participates in and assists in the presentation of Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, and operations curricula to USSOCOM HQs, USSOCOM Service Components, Theater Special Operations Commands, Professional Military Education schools, the Joint Staff, military services, agencies, DOD, Congress, and other US agencies and the public.

Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing the activities of assigned personnel and reviewing current joint special operations issues; synthesizing and simplifying complicated information. Conducting complex scholarly (non-scientific) research studies and analyses and evaluating divergent professional opinions affecting significant national security and joint operations doctrine, strategy, and concepts of operations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Knowledge of current National Security and Defense Department Policy in order to nest JSOU courses and other support to the SOF Enterprise within these priorities. Knowledge of the history of Special Operations Forces, illustrative military operations, organizational structures, management, strategic planning, command and control mechanisms, Multi-National Special Operations Forces and the capabilities/application of Special Operations Forces across the spectrum of conflict. 2. Knowledge at the expert level in one or more of the following subject matter areas: Joint SOF Doctrine/SOF C2 structure, SOF Air Operations, SOF Maritime Operations, Unconventional Warfare, Counterterrorism, Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Civil Affairs Operations, Foreign Internal Defense, Counter insurgency, Multi-National Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, and Interagency Activities and Interoperability. 3. Knowledge of the learning theory of instruction and skilled in the development and delivery of Special Operations educational and instructional work. Knowledge of using a variety of education techniques and methods to a geographically dispersed audience with varying educational backgrounds in an effective and efficient manner. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the analysis of Special Operations Forces (SOF) issues as pertain to Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, concepts of operations, and other complex issues. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employee in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (B) if requested, to submit to urinalysis testing. The incumbent must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/23/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13058189 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.