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NUCLEAR DEPLOYED SYSTEMS PROGRAM ANALYST

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Washington Navy Yard, DCFull-time$102–158K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$102–158K/yr
Location
Washington Navy Yard, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Nuclear Deployed Systems Program Analyst coordinates and manages operational aspects of the NDS SWS testing and analysis program, including missile test-flight scheduling, planning, and budgeting. The role provides Flight Test Assistant support and program oversight, coordinates testing with internal and external organizations, and serves as an interface with operational forces. It also develops and executes operational test plans and manages risk and life-cycle support for fleet analytical programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program OversightFlight Test AssistanceTechnical GuidanceBudgetary GuidanceContractual Guidance

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will be responsible for coordinating and managing all operational aspects of the NDS SWS testing and analysis program to include scheduling, planning, and budgeting for DASO, CET/FCET's and other missile test flights.
  • You will function as the Flight Test Assistant for the Flight Test/Future Systems Unit lead providing technical, budgetary, contractual guidance and program oversight in the accomplishment of the above duties.
  • You will be responsible for proper coordination of SP205-cognizant NDS testing operations with all cognizant SSP Technical Branches, Submarine Force Type Commanders, and other external testing agencies and organizations
  • You will Serve as the alternate SP205 representative at SSBN Long Range and Short Range Operational fleet planning meetings for scheduling fleet operational units to conduct flight tests, Mini-DASO, and SWS modernization periods
  • You will be the primary interface with operational forces during both development and post development testing in an operational environment for tests such as PEM, DASO, CET, and FCET
  • You will responsible for the developing and executing the operational test plan IAW the Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES) or Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and ensures the integrity of tests conducted by the operators.
  • You will be responsible for managing risk within the fleet operational analysis program as well as life cycle support for all fleet analytical programs.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 11 (NH-02) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Flight Test Assistant providing technical, budgetary, contractual guidance and program oversight Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: OPM Management and Program Analysis Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,043 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–158K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$102–158K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$92–133K/yr624 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is close to the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Program Analyst salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 103 open Program Analyst jobs in Washington, D.C. and 1,043 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (928 postings).
Education
288 of the 1,043 open Program Analyst jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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