Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Responsible for providing independent and objective review and analysis of program and budget submissions from the Services, Combatant Commands, and Defense Agencies as specified in 10 U.S.C. Section 153. Develops analytic products used directly to support CJCS, and/or Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) budget decisions as well as programming processes and budget formulation of policy changes.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for planning, assessing, and improving the DoD PPBE submission and execution to align with Joint Force and Department's operational needs; Applies laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD programs, budgets, policies, and procedures to includes knowledge of DOD program goals and objectives; alignment to strategic guidance, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones; and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments; Applies Joint Staff, OSD, and the combatant commands' organizational structure, mission, and programs to conduct complex program analysis to ensure that changes do not impact on the mission, vision, and goals of the organization. Advanced knowledge of PPBE and DOD requirements and acquisition management principles, policies, practices, and procedures; Plans, conducts, coordinates and evaluates complex near, mid, and long-range resource management projects and develops technical analyses and recommendations. Presents information and balanced analyses of complex defense-related issues, characterized by analytic rigor and professional competence, to senior policy makers; Ensures that U.S programs and requirements are informed by and aligned with allied capabilities and mission needs of partner nations. It includes FVEY (English speaking intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.), and NATO. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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Application Deadline: 2026-03-20