Program Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Analyst
• Focus: Operational-level warfare command and control exercise and experiment planning
• Security clearance: Top Secret (required)

Description

Serve as a Program Analyst applying military aviator experience to analyze and evaluate issues affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of exercise operations. Develop and assess detailed plans, goals, and objectives for exercise programs, including documentation to meet Air Force/Major Command requirements. Lead scenario design and participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and measurement of instructional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Apply military aviation operations experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate exercise program plans
• Document planning and programming decisions in required formats
• Use strategic planning tools and techniques to improve organizational direction
• Develop plans and measurement devices for instructional objective achievement
• Prepare for, lead, and attend exercise planning conferences as a CAOC-N Scenario Lead Designer

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• At least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and program goals/objectives
• Ability to evaluate planning effectiveness and the sequence/timing of operational events and milestones
• Ability to design and conduct comprehensive studies and develop solutions
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts/management and communicate clearly (oral and written)
• Experience planning/executing exercise mission specialties including command and control/air defense and Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) (highly desired)
• Willingness to travel occasionally and potentially work adverse conditions/other-than-normal hours
• Testing designated: subject to random drug testing

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).