Program Analyst

Program Analyst

This position is assigned to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DASD (MC&FP), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)). This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy.

Open & closing dates : 01 / 21 / 2026 to 01 / 28 / 2026

Salary : $143,913 to $187,093 per year

Location : Alexandria, VA

Appointment type : Permanent

Work schedule : Full-time

Service : Competitive

Occasional travel - Up to 5% Business Travel required.

Duties

Develop and improve the effectiveness of the administrative work methods and procedures, information and documentation systems.

Provide responsive and reliable executive support, including correspondence management (internal and external).

Develop and implement procedures and guidelines concerning a variety of management programs.

Research, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources (reports, programs, organizations) to prepare comprehensive reports, position papers, and presentations.

Create databases, reporting procedures, and data displays to depict the needs of service members and their families and the programs addressing those needs.

Identify and investigate potential problem areas to develop solutions and new management / program objectives.

Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

One year probationary period may be required.

Appointment subject to a suitability / fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.

This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employee

Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee

Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience for the GS 14 : One year of specialized experience which includes maintaining accountability of all correspondence to ensure timely responses, developing policy, recommending program improvements to support the needs of service members and their families specifically regarding non-medical counseling services and / or support systems, and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop communication strategies to inform the military community about available services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-13). Management would prefer candidates who have experience in demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the unique structures across all branches of the Military Services to ensure programs and policies are effectively implemented and communicated department wide. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).