PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the REQUIREMENTS DIVISION of COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU.

Duties

• You will lead, coordinate, and execute strategic administrative processes for key command decision bodies and governance boards to prioritize capabilities and align long-term organizational programs.
• You will research, draft, analyze, and coordinate joint capability and requirements documents to formally define operational needs in strict compliance with established defense validation standards.
• You will interface directly with tactical operators, support teams, and technical engineers to conduct structured discovery interviews and workshops to capture raw operational needs.
• You will translate raw qualitative feedback and tactical pain points from field users into formal deficiency reports and definitive capability requirements for technical development teams.
• You will serve as the principal advisor across organizational divisions to guide diverse teams through comprehensive assessments that determine whether solutions require new equipment or training.
• You will coordinate action items, build consensus, and negotiate positions across subordinate commands and external government agencies to secure formal agreement on key programs.
• You will align capability roadmaps with organizational budget cycles and financial planning processes to support major defense acquisition decisions and long-term funding goals.
• You will develop and present point papers, staff studies, executive critiques, and formal briefings to flag-level officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational unit leadership

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Directing joint personnel to author JCIDS/SOFCIDS requirements; managing acquisition milestone reviews and defense budget processes; applying evaluative fact-finding to resolve complex stakeholder discrepancies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Desirable Attributes Drive Command Governance: Lead, coordinate, and execute processes for key command decision bodies, including the Quarterly Requirements Review Board (RRB), Capabilities Baseline Review (CBR), and Integrated Prioritized Program List (IPPL). Author Joint Requirements Documents: Research, draft, analyze, and staff core capability documents-including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and DOTMLPF-P Change Recommendations (DCRs)-in compliance with JCIDS and SOFCIDS standards. Conduct Direct Requirements Elicitation: Interface directly with tactical Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators, combat support elements, and technical engineers to conduct structured requirement-discovery interviews and workshops. Translate Operational Feedback: Synthesize raw, qualitative operator feedback and tactical pain points into formal Operational Deficiency Reports (ODRs) and definitive capability requirements. Consult on DOTMLPF-P Analysis: Serve as the command advisor across directorates and working groups to explain, de-mystify, and guide teams through the DOTMLPF-P process to evaluate non-materiel vs. materiel solutions. Facilitate Inter-Echelon Staffing: Coordinate action items, build consensus, and negotiate positions (concurrence, non-concurrence, programmatic redirection) across USSOCOM, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC), and external government agencies. Integrate with PPBE & Acquisition Milestones: Align capability roadmaps with the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Amended POM (APOM), and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) cycles to support DoD 5000-series milestone decisions. Deliver Executive Decision Support: Develop and present point papers, staff studies, executive critiques, and formal briefings to flag-level officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, and operational unit leadership. Targeted Mission Skills Experience authoring, reviewing, staffing, and defending formal capabilities documentation (ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, DCRs) within either JCIDS or SOFCIDS frameworks. Proven track record conducting discovery sessions with end-users and technical teams to capture raw operational needs and convert them into actionable Operational Deficiency Reports (ODRs). Demonstrated experience applying the DOTMLPF-P framework to analyze operational gaps, determine materiel versus non-materiel solutions, and draft formal change recommendations. Working knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, milestone review decision gates, and participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Experience integrating requirements into the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including POM/APOM inputs, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Major Force Programs (MFP). Proven ability to build consensus across divergent technical and operational stakeholders, resolve conflicting viewpoints, and produce executive-level staff packages, decision papers, and briefings. Desired Senior-Level Skillset Operator Rapport & Consultative Engagement: Proven ability to build immediate credibility with elite tactical operators and technical subject-matter experts, using advanced interpersonal techniques to draw out unstated needs. NSW-Specific DOTMLPF-P Mastery: Demonstrated track record guiding operational units through DOTMLPF-P trade-offs unique to maritime special operations (e.g., evaluating tactics/doctrine updates vs. training pipelines vs. specialized maritime materiel). Maritime Special Operations Domain Knowledge: Substantive familiarity with Naval Special Warfare mission sets, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and specialized maritime equipment (e.g., combat submersibles, tactical combat craft, specialized SOF communications and ordnance). Headquarters Navigation (USSOCOM / WARCOM): First-hand experience staffing and advocating capability packages through the USSOCOM Requirements & Resources Directorate (J8/J9) and Naval Special Warfare Command headquarters. KPP/KSA Engineering Translation: Demonstrated capability to translate nuanced, qualitative tactical feedback into mathematically defensible, testable Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs). Portfolio Prioritization Methodologies: Experience developing multi-criteria qualitative and quantitative scoring models to rank-order capabilities for an Integrated Prioritized Program List (IPPL) under constrained budgets. Rapid Acquisition & Middle Tier Authority (MTA): Direct experience utilizing Section 804 Middle Tier Acquisition pathways (Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Fielding) to bypass conventional timelines and field urgent operational capabilities. Formal Acquisition Certification: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) or Program Management (PM), or industry equivalent (PMP, INCOSE CSEP).

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.