SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM ANALYST

SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM ANALYST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): MacDill AFB, Florida

Salary Range: $125776 - $163514 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of this position is: To provide oversight and analysis of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) sensitive operational and intelligence activities in support of the Director, Command Operations Review Board (CORB) and Commander, USSOCOM. Serves as senior, independent, subject-matter expert for oversight of special operations forces (SOF) engaged in clandestine and special access program protected activities and operations, as well as those supporting activities, and program operations conducted or supported by CDRUSSOCOM's unique fiscal and acquisition authorities, with focus on oversight of insider threat, counterintelligence, security and operational execution of these activities. The incumbent reviews sensitive activities for legality, propriety, accountability and compliance with Congressional intent and DoD policy. Performs independent review and analysis of operational concepts for, and planning of, sensitive activities originating to the command that require senior leader approval. Duties As the oversight authority for Operations, Intelligence Activities and Security Oversight, Command Operations Review Board (CORB); provides integrated, independent operational overview, including review of the command's operational concept and planning process for USSOCOM SAP and other sensitive activities. Plans, develops, organizes, synchronizes and executes security and insider threat counterintelligence oversight support to USSOCOM SAPs and other sensitive activities. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and validates activities related to various command working groups assigned to the CORB as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR). With respect to SAPs and other sensitive activities; monitors audits, inspections, and investigations conducted by the USSOCOM Special Access Program Central Office and USSOCOM Inspector General and external agencies Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of federal laws, and of Executive Order and DoD policies, regulations, concepts, and procedures relating to the conduct and reporting of clandestine operations and intelligence, intelligence related, and counterintelligence activities conducted by DoD personnel and their agents; mastery of DOD policies and regulations which govern the planning, approval, conduct and reporting of clandestine and low-visibility operations and counter-intelligence support to those operations; mastery knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) and sensitive activity security, operational security, and counter-intelligence procedures, concepts, and methods; and in-depth knowledge of sensitive activities and SAP Information, Personnel, Industrial, Automated Information Systems, Physical and Treaty security; to function as a security technical authority for MAJCOM. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Expert knowledge of the federal laws, and mastery knowledge of the Executive Order and DoD policies and regulations, which govern the conduct and reporting of clandestine operations and intelligence, intelligence-related, and counterintelligence activities by DoD personnel and their agents. Expert knowledge of the DoD policies and regulations which govern the planning, approval, conduct and reporting of clandestine and low-visibility operations and counter-intelligence support to those operations. In-depth knowledge of information, industrial and personnel security concepts, principles and practices related to Sensitive Compartmented Information, Special Access Programs, clandestine operations and other sensitive activities. In-depth knowledge, advanced skill, and keen analytical ability to: develop agendas, plan for and independently conduct senior-level security and oversight review meetings; and to support those managed by the Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander, focused upon the resolution of security, operational security, and counter-intelligence issues associated with sensitive operations and activities. Analytical ability necessary to evaluate complex policy and procedural issues associated with the security of highly classified sensitive activities and analyze their application to specific planning and operational activities. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/08/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947039 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08