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Posted: January 28, 2026 (0 days ago)

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PROGRAM ANALYST

Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

February 3, 2026More Navy jobs →

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 role involves creating and managing policies for Navy and Marine Corps personnel matters, such as recruiting, keeping service members, and handling benefits or retirements.

You'll analyze how well programs work, suggest improvements, and prepare reports or briefings for leaders.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in military human resources or policy who enjoys problem-solving and working in a government team.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in developing, implementing, and overseeing military personnel policy in areas like recruiting, force management, retention, compensation, separations, retirements, or quality of life
  • Experience preparing reports, position papers, presentations, talking points, and memoranda
  • Experience developing policy positions and responses to requests from various sources
  • Ability to adapt analytical methods to meet mission needs
  • Skills in evaluating organizational performance and effectiveness
  • Ability to develop improved methods or procedures to solve problems
  • Experience recommending work methods to improve efficiency and manpower utilization

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY of ASSTSECNAV M&RA WASHINGTON DC.

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: Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing policy for military personnel in at least 2 of the following: military recruiting, accessions, force management, retention, compensation and benefits, separations, retirements, or quality of life.

Experience preparing reports, position papers, presentations, talking points, and/or memoranda. Experience developing policy positions and responses to actions originating from different requestors.

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 develop and interpret policy for military personnel including, but not limited to: military recruiting, accessions, force management, retention, compensation and benefits, separations, retirements, and quality of life.
  • You will adapt, change, or revise analytical methods to meet mission requirements.
  • You will develop techniques to evaluate organizational performance and effectiveness.
  • You will develop improved or refined methods or procedures to devise solutions for problem areas.
  • You will recommend work methods to increase efficiency or effective manpower utilization.
  • You will establish reporting and oversight requirements to monitor and assess the performance of the Navy and Marine Corps in meeting objectives in primary portfolio responsibilities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12870420-26-MAC