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Posted: April 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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PROGRAM ANALYST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

April 20, 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 naval programs, especially those related to readiness and resource management, by leading teams, evaluating operations, and providing recommendations to senior leaders in the Navy.

It requires working independently on complex issues and collaborating with other organizations to ensure efficient use of resources.

A good fit would be someone with experience in government or military program analysis who is organized, analytical, and knowledgeable about naval policies and budgeting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 (for GS-13) or GS-13 (for GS-14) in federal or equivalent service
  • Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for assessing program efficiency and administrative operations
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams on high-impact initiatives
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting program resources
  • Experience integrating readiness portfolios during Program Objective Memorandum (POM) builds
  • Knowledge of Navy readiness accounts, including Ship Maintenance and Operations, Ordnance, Spares, Fleet Training, and Navy Targets and Ranges
  • Skills in adapting analytical techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness and organizational productivity

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Program Analyst of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent 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) Knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency of program and administrative operations; 2) Ability to work independently and organize/lead cross-functional teams and initiatives of significant risk and impact; 3) Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied.

GS-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent 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) Assist in integrating the Readiness portfolio during Program Objective Memorandum (POM) builds; 2) Knowledge of the major integration issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization; 3) Knowledge of Readiness accounts desired, specifically; Ship Maintenance and Operations, Ordnance, Spares, Fleet Training and Navy Targets and Ranges; 4) Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectives and/or organizational productivity; 5) Knowledge of Warfare and Naval Readiness to develop information and analysis to select, write, present information on the specialized subject.

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 provide timely information to leadership and effectively representing OPNAV with other organizations.
  • You will identify and analyze complex issues by gathering information, identifying underlying factors, and highlighting issue facts to develop reccommendations.
  • You will resolve problems through analysis of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting.
  • You will provide background information, materials, and recommendations as needed for comparative analysis and decision making.
  • You will lead staff activities for POM policy, guidance and program development.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12934556-26-TDD