Strategic Communication Specialist
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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PROGRAM ANALYST STRATEGIC PLANNER
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves advising senior leaders on strategic planning for the Navy's security cooperation efforts, including developing long-term plans, managing projects, and handling foreign military sales processes.
It requires coordinating initiatives between the Department of Navy and Defense to meet program goals and solve challenges.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government or military planning who enjoys leading studies, briefing stakeholders, and innovating solutions for complex security issues.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at NH-3 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
- Knowledge of DOD and DON strategic planning, policies, and procedures for Security Cooperation
- Experience in developing and coordinating DON Security Cooperation planning initiatives
- Familiarity with Navy programs and the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process
- Ability to manage, lead, plan, and organize studies or projects
- Skills in developing strategic plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation
Full Job Description
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST, STRATEGIC PLANNER in the ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (ASN) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ACQUISITION (RD&A) DIVISION of NIPO FMS FIELD OFFICE.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-3 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 with DOD and DON strategic planning, policies, and procedures governing Security Cooperation.
*Experience with the process of development and coordination of DON Security Cooperation planning initiatives. *Experience working Navy programs and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
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 serve as an expert and advisor to senior level personnel in the organization and/or directorate regarding strategic planning and alignment with Department of Navy and Department of Defense.
- You will manage, lead, plan, and organize studies/projects.
- You will develop detailed strategic plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation and program administration.
- You will identify and develop ways to resolve problems or cope with issues that affect the accomplishment of assigned program goals and objectives.
- You will develop briefing materials and conduct meetings briefings.
- You will independently work to assess customer needs and develop innovative approaches to satisfy customers.
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