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PROGRAM ANALYST

Naval Air Systems Command

Point Mugu, CAFull-time$147–197K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$147–197K/yr
Location
Point Mugu, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Program Analyst serves in the Ranges/TRGTS OPS/INSTRMTN & Labs Group at NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV Point Mugu. The role supports organizational operations through budget and financial management, program execution reviews, cost and performance reporting, and administrative functions. The analyst provides advice on financial transactions and program execution and prepares information for managers on fund status and obligations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Budget FormulationBudget ExecutionObligation TrackingFunds MonitoringBusiness OperationsPersonnel CoordinationDigital Business SystemsProgram Execution ReviewsVariance AnalysisAnalytical BriefsReport PreparationMetricsFinancial PoliciesInternal ControlsAnalytical TechniquesProblem SolvingWritten Communication

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Ranges/TRGTS OPS/INSTRMTN & Labs Group of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU.

Duties

  • You will perform administrative functions, human resources, budget, accounting, financial management policy and procedures within the organization.
  • You will direct and/or perform continuing program execution review, analysis and appraisal of the major operating and support programs within the organization.
  • You will coordinate the development and reporting of cost/performance information in support of mission tasks for the organization.
  • You will perform other functions such as management analysis, procurement, contract administration, property management, space management, security administration, reports management, data processing, and similar or closely related responsibilities.
  • You will provide analytical advice on financial transactions and program execution, and develop format and content to provide manager with various listing, reports, and data relative to status of funds and the propriety of obligations.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12/13) or pay band (DA-05) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of a Program Analyst. Specialized experiences must include duties related to the following: (1) Assisting in budget formulation and execution, tracking obligations, and monitoring status of funds for operating programs; (2) Supporting day-to-day business operations, coordinating personnel actions (such as staff recruitments, manpower tracking, or training programs), and utilizing specialized digital business systems; (3) Conducting program execution reviews, identifying program variances, and preparing analytical briefs, reports, or metrics for senior management; and (4) Applying agency financial policies and ensuring adherence to established internal controls. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 0343 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ 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. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES PROBLEM SOLVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review & Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

How this job compares

Set against the 977 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$147–197K/yr
  • California median$97–132K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$92–138K/yr592 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $172K, is 51% above the California median midpoint ($114K) — in the top quarter of Program Analyst salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Program Analyst jobs in California and 977 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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 (879 postings).
Education
287 of the 977 open Program Analyst jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 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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