
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST
Kirtland AFB, NMFull-time$90–140K/yrPosted today
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The Management and Program Analyst serves as a lead, subject matter expert, and action officer in the Joint Navigation Warfare Center, supporting operational joint warfighting customers. The role provides Navigation Warfare expertise for combatant command coordination and exercises, contributes to scenario development and execution, and administers, coordinates, and executes internal, external, and on-the-job training programs.
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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: Serves as a lead, subject matter expert, and action officer in the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) supporting operational joint warfighting customers.
Duties
Technical Expert (TE) for a combatant command (CCMD) focused Theater Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Coordination cell (TNWCC) or for planning and coordinating the NAVWAR portion of CCMD, Joint, and Service Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Field Training Exercises (FTXs), and Staff Exercises (STAFFEXs) NAVWAR TE in the development of and/or participation in CPXs, FTXs, and/or STAFFESXs scenario development and execution throughout the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) process. NAVWAR TE administering, coordinationg and eaxecuting the JNWC interal, eaxternal, and On-the-Job (OJT) training programs. Qualifications
Conditions of Employment (cont.) Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. 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) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade broadband NH II, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector) . Examples of specialized experience includes specialized experience is described as: expert knowledge of NAVWAR and PNT applications to operations, with a basic understanding of the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS), Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI), Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Support (ES), and Electronic Protect (EP). Ability to analyze an operational environment and apply NAVWAR knowledge to current, future, and contingency operations to develop and present operationally-relevant options and solutions for Combatant commands (CCMDs), CCMD Components, Servies and Allies. Takes and displays personal accountability in leading, overseeing, guiding, and/or managing programs and projects within assigned areas of responsibility. Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets project/program objectives. Leadership and/or supervision effectively promotes commitment to organization goals. Flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness are exercised appropriately. 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: In-depth knowledge of Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR_, the Global Positioning System (GPS), and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) as it relates to current and future operations. Expert knowledge of Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), and PNT applications to operations, with a basic understanding of the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS), Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI), Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Support (ES), and Electronic Protect (EP). Ability to analyze an operational environment and apply NAVWAR to knowledge to current, future, and contingency operations to develop and present operationally-relevant options and solutions for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), CCMD Components, Services and Allies. Knowledge of US Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DoD) structure and operations, with emphasis on CCMD and Service structures, and CCMD theater operations. Working knowledge of Allied commands/organizations. Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing; negotiate vague, dynamic, complex, and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations. Ability to utilize, and knowledge of, managerial/leadership skills, to lead, coordinate, and/or participate in, recurring and ad hoc Teams to recommend solutions to, or solve, dynamic, time-critical, and/or unique NAVWAR operational, intelligence, planning, and training problems. 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. 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. 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. 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 987 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–140K/yr
- US median$91–134K/yr578 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $115K, is close to the US median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Program Analyst salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 987 open Program Analyst jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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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 (860 postings).
- Education
- 287 of the 987 open Program Analyst jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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