Program Objective Memorandum and Requirements Analyst, USSPACEFOR-NORTH

Program Objective Memorandum and Requirements Analyst, USSPACEFOR-NORTH

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Colorado Springs, Colorado

Salary Range: $91870 - $142022 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQ SF) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Program Objective Memorandum and Requirements Analyst (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: As a senior analyst, you will spearhead the strategic programming and budgeting lifecycle by translating high-level goals into actionable, resource-backed projects and ensuring the integrity of long-range visions through comprehensive planning and execution. This role empowers you to develop institutional policies, drive operational efficiencies, and serve as the primary functional expert on critical funding and requirement processes while managing a complex portfolio of acquisition-focused initiatives. Your authoritative analysis and reporting will directly influence senior leadership and external stakeholders, establishing you as a key advisor in resolving significant resourcing challenges and building essential organizational relationships. By guiding team members to success and providing expert counsel on the impacts of financial decisions, you will act as a critical voice in safeguarding mission capabilities and shaping the future of the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique blend of critical thinking, strategic vision, and exceptional organizational skills to navigate complex information environments and deliver high-quality results under demanding deadlines. Strong candidates will possess a deep background in Space Force initiatives or space systems, complemented by direct experience in the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) lifecycle, including the defense and approval of requirements during the OSD Program and Budget Review. Proficiency in presenting technical budgetary data to senior leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed teams are essential, as is a proven track record in military or civilian roles involving program management, acquisitions, and requirements. Furthermore, the candidate must exhibit the leadership necessary to develop corporate-level processes and the interpersonal aptitude to coordinate seamlessly with Space Force, Combatant Command, and Component Command stakeholders to facilitate prompt, mission-critical decision-making. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of and ability to interpret financial reports, schedules, and statements; and an understanding of budget and cost functions, interrelated activities, and statutory and regulatory requirements of a wide variety of DoW and Air/Space Force activities. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of financial management and budget formulation systems and concepts, and program policies, principles, and practices. 3. Knowledge of Public Law, DoW and Air/Space Force policies, processes, procedures, regulations, and directives governing financial management and budget formulation systems' processes and procedures. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work. 5. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing system requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work. 6. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.

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.

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Application Deadline: 2026-04-29