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Posted: March 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Management Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Department of Defense

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Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

March 7, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing and improving management processes within the Department of Defense, focusing on the defense industrial base, such as evaluating how resources are used and recommending better ways to handle projects.

You'll help leaders solve complex problems, create reports, and use tools like AI to enhance efficiency in industrial capabilities.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in organizational analysis, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in defense policy who enjoys working on teams and studies.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-II level in evaluating work methods, procedures, organizational structures, manpower use, and management controls
  • Experience proposing, planning, and managing studies related to DoD industrial capability policy implementation
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, briefings, issue papers, and correspondence
  • Skills in representing the organization in working groups, task forces, and interagency teams
  • Experience proposing industrial analysis process improvements and formulating practical recommendations
  • Familiarity with using Artificial Intelligence for organizational analytics
  • Knowledge of defense industrial base capabilities and resource funding analysis

Full Job Description

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo).

For more information please see: ACQDEMO See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for Management Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the NH-III level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-II level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Evaluating work methods, procedures, organizational structures, manpower use, and management controls Proposing, planning, and managing studies related to DoD industrial capability policy implementation Preparing clear, concise reports, briefings, issue papers, and correspondence Representing the organization in working groups, task forces, and interagency teams Proposing industrial analysis process improvements, and formulating practical recommendations Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Assists leadership in assessing complex management problems and performs other administrative duties related to the projects assigned
  • Recommends and analyzes internal programs, functions, and resource funding related to defense industrial base capabilities
  • Develops guidelines for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating industrial base information
  • Acquires and coordinates contractor support and specialized consulting services
  • Conducts studies on efficiency, productivity, and mission alignment
  • Identifies private-sector tools and processes that could improve DoW industrial analysis
  • Uses Artificial Intelligence to drive organization analytics
  • Assists with capability portfolio management reviews

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLABPR-26-12901485-MP