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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

HQ USAF and Support Elements

Arlington, VAFull-time$169–220K/yrPosted today

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Compensation
$169–220K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Associate Chief within Headquarters Air Force’s Force Analysis and Planning Directorate shares responsibility for leading the Division’s contribution to Air Force modernization and Force Design implementation. The role serves as a strategic and technical authority, represents the Division in senior decision forums, directs implementation strategies and monitoring frameworks, and leads a multidisciplinary workforce.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Defense StrategyForce DesignResource Decision ProcessesOrganizational LeadershipProblem FramingAnalytical SynthesisCross-Functional PlanningCommunicationNegotiationConsensus BuildingWorkforce Development

Qualifications

GS-14 Time-in-Grade

Full job description

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Associate Chief, within the Headquarters Air Force, Force Anaysis and Planning Directorate, sharing responsibility with the Division Chief leading, managing, and integratin the Divison's contribution to Air Force modernization and implemetation of Air Force Force Design..

Duties

Serves as the principal strategic authority responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and integrating the activities of the Division's contribution to Air Force modernization and the implementation of Aur Force Force Design. Serves as the final technical and analytical authority for formulating, developing, and defending integrated recommendation on highly complex and consequential Air Force modernization issues. Serves as the principal Air Force spokesperson and negotiating authority representing the Division and, when designated, AF/A5/7F in high-stakes, senior-level HAF, Secretariat, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, MAJCOM, Department of War, and other appropriate decision forums. Architects and authoritatively directs the execution of systemic implementation strategies to translate complex Joint and Service-level decisions into actionable, coordinated follow-on programs, and establishes monitoring frameworks to identifyy emerging risks, execution challenges, resource opportunities, or changes requiring leadership attention. Directs and leads a highly specialized, multidisciplinary professional workforce consisting of senior military and civilian personnel. 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, Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Knowledge of national defense, Department of War, and Air Force strategy, modernization, Force Design, and resource decision processes, including the complex relationships among capability development, force structure, global posture, and execution. Knowledge of advanced management, organizational, and leadership principles sufficient to direct a complex Headquarters Air Force organization, establish strategic priorities, manage competing requirements, and achieve mission outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Skill in framing highly complex, ambiguous problems and leveraging external analytical organizations, subject matter experts, and industry/academia to synthesize specialized analysis, data, and alternative perspectives into integrated recommendations. Skill in planning, organizing, and integrating complex, cross-functional efforts involving multiple Joint Staff, Combatant Command, HAF, and Secretariat organizations with competing priorities, incomplete information, and significant resource implications. Skill in communicating, advocating, negotiating, and building consensus with senior military and civilian leaders, and in preparing and presenting highly complex, controversial issues and strategic risks or executive-level decision. Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a highly specialized, multidisciplinary military and civilian workforce, encouraging initiative and innovative thinking while establishing performance expectations and organizational accountability. 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 You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

How this job compares

Set against the 951 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$169–220K/yr
  • Virginia median$95–140K/yr107 salary ranges
  • US median$88–130K/yr656 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $195K, is 60% above the Virginia median midpoint ($122K) — in the top quarter of Program Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 207 open Program Analyst jobs in Virginia and 951 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 4 years at the median (858 postings).
Education
336 of the 951 open Program Analyst jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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