Program Analyst, S8PX

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Program Analyst for S8PXR (NHGS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
The Chief Strategy and Resources Office (HQSF/S5/8) and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research development test and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally the CSRO engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Legislative Liaisons USSF Field Commands and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSFs investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space coordination with the Branch and Division Chiefs this position will be an action officer focused on long-range planning and analysis of USSF investments and investment options in addition to integrating Operational Imperatives and critical Service priorities into the current and future USSF budgets. This position will contribute to shaping the investments in future years and will work closely with the S8 Programming Division the Space Warfighting Analysis Center as well counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements joint mission needs and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF. This position will develop into a Subject Matter Expert and will be the focal point for engagement and coordination for planning and analysis efforts with CSRO USSF and DAF leadership.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate should be familiar with DoD operations planning acquisitions budget and/or space staff and have some experience with DoD Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE). Candidates with critical thinking organization skills to quickly recall or find information excellent written/oral communication ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams and the ability to deliver on short deadlines are well-suited for the position. Expertise of existing space systems or Space Force initiatives is strongly preferred and resource experience with logistics manpower facilities base operations military construction and personnel/training programs is preferred. Experience as a supervisor and/or leader of personnel and projects including performance management recruiting/hiring security diversity and inclusion are also highly desirable. 5 or more years working in Government or DoD operations planning acquisitions budget and/or staff with preference in space experience. Experience working DoD Planning Program Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Ideal candidate will have previous experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk capability development and long-range planning and forecasting and overall force readiness. Possess effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to mid- and senior-level leadership. Bachelors degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred. Leadership and management skills to develop supervise and establish office processes plans and tasks. Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database tools and other similar software applications.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing.
• Eligible for situational telework only including Emergency and OPM prescribed Unscheduled Telework.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assign.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications whichever comes first.
• Space cyber and/or intelligence operations experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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