PROGRAM ANALYST
U.S. Coast Guard
Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
This job involves leading acquisition planning and program management for cyber defense initiatives, including budgeting, contract oversight, and analyzing complex projects to solve management issues.
A good fit would be someone with senior-level experience in government contracting and financial planning, who thrives in a high-stakes DoD environment and can advise on strategic goals.
It's ideal for professionals passionate about supporting national security missions through technical and fiscal expertise.
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.
It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA DIRECTORATE SUPPORT DIVISION.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.
For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Managing a program, including fiscal budget planning, monitoring and execution activities; or Contract lifecycle support; or Preparing an Independent Government Cost Estimates; or Providing ongoing acquisition support to mission partners, including scope determination and market research.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.
All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
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