Department of Defense

Program Analyst

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama Full time

Program Analyst

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

Salary Range: $93216 - $144102 Per Year

Job Summary: The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO Incumbent is responsible for assisting the Senior Military Liaison Officer to ensure MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues and are prepared for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMD)/military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their region.

Major Duties:

  • The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Senior Military Liaison Officer in preparing MDA Executive Leadership for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMD) and/or military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their respective region. Ensures MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues affecting MDA objectives. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a Missile Defense Agency Liaison to United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Interact with Combatant Command (CCMD) senior Government leadership (FO/GO and SES level) on Missile Defense System related matters to ensure coordinated development and deployment within the CCMD Area of Responsibility. Provide operational-level interface to CCMDs for the Missile Defense System. Represent MDA and its positions and programs by establishing CCMD customer alliances; anticipating Missile Defense System integration/coordination problems and developing solutions. Analyze, evaluate and contribute to the development of Missile Defense Joint Doctrine, Concepts of Operations, and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Facilitate Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities. Capture, coordinate, solicit and provide Warfighter input to CCMDs and military services supporting Missile Defense System requests for information (RFIs) and analysis (RFAs). Facilitates Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities and participation in exercises and wargames. Deliver clear and effective verbal and written reports and briefings to leaders.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 out of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Experience with a major weapon system associated with Maritime and Land-Based Missile Defense Systems in a Joint environment, to include coordinating test events. Experience with developing, analyzing and evaluating Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures(TTPs). Experience with using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include gathering data and performing qualitative/quantitative analysis in order to develop resulting comprehensive studies, reviews, assessments, plans, and/or schedules. Experience interacting with Senior Government leadership at the Combatant Command (CCMD), FO/GO and SES level and operational-level interface with CCMD organizations for a major weapon system. Experience with integrating and coordinating problems, facilitating Requests for Information/Analysis, developing sound solutions, and implementing actions to ensure mission accomplishment. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951853 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11