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Posted: March 11, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Program Analyst

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

March 24, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing and improving Navy programs by planning projects, evaluating data from various sources, and ensuring resources align with big-picture goals.

You'll present findings to top leaders and develop new ways to solve tough budgeting and efficiency challenges.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in financial planning or military operations who can think strategically and communicate clearly under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal, military, or private sector
  • Knowledge and experience in Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) systems
  • Financial expertise from military or similar private sector roles
  • Understanding of strategic goals and prioritizing resources to meet requirements
  • Ability to present information quickly and effectively to senior leaders
  • Skill in creating and communicating clear action plans for complex resourcing decisions
  • Experience in program analysis, evaluation, and integrating data from multiple sources

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the modified DoD Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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) Knowledge and experience in a Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution system.

2) Demonstrate financial acuity through military, or similar private sector, experience.

3) Demonstrate understanding of strategic goals and the need to align resources to requirements in a prioritized order. 4) Present to senior leaders quickly and effectively.

5) Create and communicate clear courses of actions for difficult resourcing decisions.

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 plan, design, and carry out programs, projects, and studies for the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of management processes to meet activity needs.
  • You will analyze, evaluate and integrate technical and non-technical data from multiple sources to assess the relevance and significance of developments.
  • You will serve as an expert representative, when directed, at conferences, fora, meetings, demonstrations and on panels and committees with commitment authority.
  • You will develop unprecedented approaches, analytical tools and methodologies to analyze situations and draw accurate conclusions.
  • You will ensure the organization’s strategic visions are integrated into the work plans, products, and all services provided.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12905604-26-RJM