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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

April 13, 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 planning for naval air-to-air weapons systems, ensuring they meet the Navy's needs through budgeting, risk assessment, and coordination with military leaders.

A good fit would be someone with experience in defense or aviation programs who enjoys strategic planning and working on complex technical projects.

It requires strong analytical skills to balance resources and support high-level decision-making.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in naval air-to-air weapons or aviation systems
  • Ability to perform strategic and detailed analysis for mid- and long-range plans and projections
  • Skills in analyzing capability integration, interoperability, challenges, opportunities, and risks in naval aviation weapons
  • Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for budgeting and resource allocation
  • Experience preparing reports, briefings, and documentation for senior leadership and congressional review
  • Knowledge of acquisition strategies, risk management, and compliance with Department of Defense policies

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST, AIR-TO-AIR WEAPONS REQUIREMENTS OFFICER in the AIR WAREFARE DIVISION of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

Your resume must 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: Utilizing Naval Air-to-Air weapons portfolio.

Performing strategic and detailed analysis to support the development, implementation, and oversight of resources needed to develop mid and long-range plans/projections for naval aviation aircraft weapons systems.

Analyzing Naval Aviation weapons regarding capability integration and interoperability challenges, opportunities, and risks between programs relevant to Air Warfare portfolio.

Applying qualitive and quantitative analysis techniques to deliver the most balanced and sufficient budget for optimal Air-to-Air weapon programs.

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 analyze and evaluate aviation requirements, plans, and budgets to ensure alignment with Navy mission objectives and readiness goals.
  • You will provide technical expertise to develop and integrate air-to-air weapons capabilities across multiple systems and operational platforms.
  • You will coordinate with senior military officials, program managers, and external stakeholders to address emerging issues and drive program success.
  • You will prepare detailed reports, and briefings, including Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System documentation, for senior leadership and congressional review.
  • You will support the development of acquisition strategies by accessing risk management practices and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policies and procedures.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12928415-26-KMB