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Program Analyst

Office of Naval Research

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$86,254 - $137,203

per year

Closes

April 28, 2026

GS-5/10 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)

Entry salary: $33,878 | Full performance (GS-10): up to $73,486

Career ladder: Start at GS-5 and advance to GS-10 with experience.

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the inspection, maintenance, and compliance of specialized equipment like testing tools and heavy lifting gear at a naval research lab, while managing databases, reports, and training programs to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in technical program management, regulatory compliance, and data analysis who enjoys working in a structured government environment focused on engineering and research support.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05/10 or NO-03, including database administration, analysis, and reporting
  • Experience developing policies and procedures for managing complex technical programs
  • Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards, such as OSHA and ANSI, for industrial and weight handling equipment
  • Skills in conducting inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and preparing technical reports with recommendations
  • Experience managing calibration, inspection, and maintenance programs for engineering and research operations
  • Ability to manage databases, generate reports, and track training requirements for employees

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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. This position is located at the Naval Research Laboratory in Port Hueneme, CA.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05/10 grade level or NO-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrated experience in database administration, analysis, and reporting; 2) Developing policies and procedures to define and manage complex technical programs; 3) Utilizing knowledge of regulatory and safety standards including OSHA and ANSI requirements for industrial and weight handling equipment; 4) Conducting inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations; and 5) Managing calibration, inspection, and maintenance programs supporting engineering and research operations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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 be responsible for the inspection, auditing, development, and maintenance of systems and programs encompassing Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); Weight Handling Equipment (WHE); and Training and Qualification disciplines.
  • You will manage and maintains the TMDE database, generating calibration reports for issuance to end users.
  • You will serve as the subject matter expert for the WHE program, providing technical guidance and oversight for related processes, inspections, and projects.
  • You will manage the WHE inventory, ensuring all lifting and handling equipment is maintained, tested, and operated in accordance with Department of the Navy (DoN), OSHA, and ANSI regulations.
  • You will draft and implement policies and procedures defining program requirements and ensuring compliance with higher-level guidance.
  • You will track and manages annual training requirements for NRLPH civil service employees.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12932621-26-MTM