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Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Program Analyst (Intelligence)

Office of Inspector General

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

January 28, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing intelligence data, conducting evaluations and audits within the Department of Defense's oversight office, and recommending improvements to processes based on trends and reports.

It requires working with government agencies to plan and execute projects, as well as writing clear intelligence reports.

A good fit would be someone with experience in federal oversight or intelligence analysis who enjoys collaborative problem-solving and detail-oriented work.

Key Requirements

  • 52 weeks of specialized experience at GS-11 level for GS-12 entry, including planning and conducting audits, evaluations, inspections, or oversight
  • Experience representing the agency in intergovernmental operations and liaison activities for project planning, execution, and reporting
  • Ability to review and analyze data from automated systems and sources to track trends, assess effectiveness, and recommend process improvements
  • Proficiency in writing and communicating intelligence reports or analysis
  • For GS-13 entry, 52 weeks at GS-12 level with expertise in collaborating with intelligence agencies for strategic planning and applying intelligence policy
  • Meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade in Federal Service
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance

Full Job Description

This position is located within the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-EVAL), Intelligence Division.

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: For entry at the GS-12 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-11.

Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized Experience is defined as: Demonstrates experience in planning and conducting audits, evaluations, inspections, or oversight; Representing the agency at conduction intergovernmental operations and liaison activities to accomplish project objectives such as planning, execution, and reporting.

Reviews and analyses data/reports from various automated systems and other sources to track the trends, effectiveness, and recommends needed improvements to procedures and processes.

Writes and communicates intelligence reports or analysis. For entry at the GS-13 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-12.

Specialized experience is defined as: Expertise in planning and conducting audits, evaluations, inspections or oversight; Expertise in communicating and collaborating with external and internal Intelligence agencies or personnel to conduct strategic planning to accomplish Intelligence project objectives, execution, and reporting.

Reviews and analyses data/reports from various automated systems and other sources to track the trends, effectiveness, and recommends needed improvements to procedures and processes.

Experience reviewing and applying intelligence policy. Writes and communicates intelligence.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp 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) is qualifying.

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. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available.

For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.

Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Major Duties:

  • Performs complex projects involving oversight responsibilities and develops and applies advanced analytical and evaluation techniques to achieve objectives through developing proposals, guides and steps.
  • Defines the scope of intelligence projects, identifying appropriate organizations, individuals, and activities, functional responsibilities of programs or functions involved in the project.
  • Identifies, obtains and analyzes sufficient and relevant information and data to support objectives, potential findings and conclusions, independently analyzes accumulated data for assigned objectives.
  • Identifies whether potential findings (deficiencies) exist and develops recommendations to correct deficiencies. Implements quality standards. Writes clear and comprehensive reports on the results of assigned projects in prescribed format.
  • If assigned as a team leader, the incumbent oversees the day-to-day operations of the team; ensures proper application of project methodologies and conformance with applicable standards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IG-26-12868818-EVAL-MP