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PROGRAM ANALYST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$108,019 - $140,426

per year

Closes

April 13, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing aviation safety data for the Navy, spotting patterns in accidents and risks, and creating reports and recommendations to make flying safer for pilots and crews.

It also includes working with teams across the military and government to update safety rules and share important lessons learned.

A good fit would be someone with experience in data analysis, safety programs, and clear communication, especially if they've worked in aviation or defense.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in data analysis and reporting for aviation safety
  • Ability to extract, analyze, and interpret mishap and hazard data to identify trends and recommendations
  • Skills in designing and implementing methods to improve aviation safety programs, including advisories and articles
  • Expertise in interpreting aviation safety policies, directives, and ensuring compliance with Navy and Marine Corps goals
  • Experience collaborating with military commands, federal agencies, and stakeholders to enhance safety standards
  • Proficiency in conducting research, writing reports, essays, white papers, and creating data visualizations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST (Aviation Safety Analyst) of NAVSAFECOM.

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: 1) Data Analysis and Reporting: Extract, analyze, and interpret aviation mishap and hazard data to identify trends, causal factors, and actionable recommendations for hazard mitigation.

2) Safety Program Development: Design and implement analytical methods to improve aviation safety programs, including the development of safety advisories, lessons learned, and Fleet-wide safety articles.

3) Policy Interpretation and Compliance: Provide expert guidance on aviation safety policies, directives, and program compliance to ensure alignment with Department of Navy and Marine Corps safety goals.

4) Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Navy and Marine Corps commands, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to disseminate safety information and improve aviation safety standards.

5) Research and Publications: Conduct in-depth research, prepare graduate-level essays, white papers, and reports, and develop data visualizations to support findings and recommendations.

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 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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the Aviation Data Analysis Program Manager/Analyst providing expert analysis, advice, assistance, continuity, and corporate memory to the Head, Aviation Division of KMSP.
  • You will be responsible for extracting information from aviation safety databases and creating report and brief formats.
  • You will direct, plan, coordinate, research, and analyzes aviation mishaps and hazards and prepare written reports focused on improving fleet safety.
  • You will plan, coordinate, perform, and provide interpretation of policies, directives, program compliance, research, and analysis of safety investigation reports to provide responses for requests for information from congressional offices.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12928505-26-FV