
PROGRAM ANALYST (MILCON/STRATEGIC LAYDOWN REQUIREMENTS)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Naval Base, Norfolk, VAFull-time$108–140K/yrPosted today
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Job overview
The Program Analyst serves in the Warfighting Requirements and Assessment Division of COMNAVSURFLANT, focusing on Surface Force military construction and infrastructure requirements. The role monitors and assesses programs, supports capability and master-plan development, and coordinates requirements with Navy commands and other agencies. It also develops and implements methods to improve program measurement and advocates innovative warfare requirement programs for potential force-wide implementation.
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Summary
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST (MILCON/STRATEGIC LAYDOWN REQUIREMENTS) in the WARFIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT (N8) DIVISION of COMNAVSURFLANT.
Duties
- You will be responsible for developing, planning analyzing, coordinating and assessing Surface Force warfare program requirements and representing both CNSL and COMNAVSURFOR N8 Directorates.
- You will be considered an expert in Surface Warfare Military Construction (MILCON) and Infrastructure requirements and program assessment issues.
- You will monitor and analyze the current status of all Programs of Record of interest to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL); COMNAVSURFOR and the Surface enterprise.
- You will maintain liaison with points of contact at OPNAV, USFFC, TYCOMs, Numbered Fleet Commands, System Commands, and other Federal departments and agencies.
- You will contribute to the development of the COMNAVSURFOR Integrated Prioritized Capabilities List (IPCL) and annual Surface Master Plan (SMP) Letter for MILCON/Infrastructure.
- You will participate in the development, communication, and implementation of MILCON and other infrastructure requirements supporting Surface Force warfighting capabilities short and long-term budget, and tactical goals.
- You will analyze, refine or develop and implement more specific guidelines or methods necessary to improve program measurement, effectiveness and productivity.
- You will advocate new and innovative warfare requirement programs within COMNAVSURFOR and CNSL for potential force wide implementation.
Qualifications
GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience demonstrating, leading, or performing complex program analysis related to military construction (MILCON), shore infrastructure, facilities planning, programming, budgeting, and project execution. Experience developing requirements, evaluating plans and project documentation, analyzing resource needs, and recommending solutions to senior leaders. Experience planning, programming, and utilizing budget expertise. Experience applying knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES), including development, tracking, analysis, and presentation of program metrics, funding requirements, and investment options. Experience performing as a facilities and MILCON applying practical knowledge of facilities program development, installation/master planning, infrastructure requirements determination, project administration, cost estimating, and coordination of construction or facilities projects. Experience assessing facility requirements and review related planning and construction documentation. Experience conducting working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, standards, and policies-including the National Environmental Policy Act-as well as relevant contracting, acquisition, and facilities-planning policies. Communication and stakeholder engagement. Experience preparing and delivering clear, concise written products, briefings, recommendations, and reports. Experience defending requirements and positions; and coordinate effectively with senior military, civilian, interagency, and non-DoD stakeholders. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.
Education
There is no education substitution for this GS-13 position. 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 CONCEPTS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES PARTNERING PROBLEM SOLVING REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS STRATEGIC THINKING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and 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. 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 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. 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 999 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–140K/yr
- Virginia median$100–145K/yr97 salary ranges
- US median$93–138K/yr594 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $124K, is close to the Virginia median midpoint ($124K) — in the middle half of Program Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 204 open Program Analyst jobs in Virginia and 999 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Serco54 open
- United States Fleet Forces Command (this employer)8 open
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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 (900 postings).
- Education
- 285 of the 999 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 2, 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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