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RADAR PROGRAM ANALYST

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

April 21, 2026

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 job involves analyzing and managing radar programs for the U.S.

Navy's surface ships, including budgeting, planning, and coordinating with teams to ensure radar systems are effectively integrated and funded.

It requires working closely with military and civilian staff to advise top leaders on shipbuilding and technical issues.

A good fit would be someone with experience in defense budgeting and strong communication skills who enjoys high-stakes problem-solving in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in radar program analysis or related field
  • Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for identifying issues and developing funding solutions
  • Experience developing and reviewing program requirements documents for cost, schedule, fielding, and performance
  • Superior communication skills for drafting, editing, and presenting briefings to Flag Officers, Congress, and forums
  • Ability to represent surface warfare interests in electromagnetic spectrum management and reallocation initiatives
  • Proficiency in managing phased array radars and integrating capabilities into Navy surface ships
  • Experience reviewing budgets, plans, policies, and documentation for Navy programs

Full Job Description

You will serve as a RADAR PROGRAM ANALYST in the Surface Warfare Division of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

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: Applying knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to identify and prioritize radar programmatic issues, develop funding solutions for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), assess budget exhibits, and provide data-driven decision support.

Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Identifying, developing, and reviewing radar program requirements documents in accordance with Department of Navy (DON) processes, providing solutions related to program cost, schedule, fielding, and performance to achieve goals.

2) Demonstrating superior communication skills by drafting, editing, and approving formal presentations and high-level briefings for Flag Officers and Congress, and advocating for Navy and Surface Warfare equities in various government, national, and international forums.

3) Representing Surface Warfare equities in electomagnetic spectrum management forums, ensuring surface warfare capabilities are preserved and supported through spectrum reallocation and sale initiatives.

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 work within a coalition process to achieve organizational goals by coordinating with and advising a staff comprised of military, civilian, and support contractors.
  • You will advise the Chief of Naval Operations on the formulation, coordination, supervision, and execution of Navy shipbuilding and conversion programs for surface combatant ships.
  • You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of phased array radars, across portfolio programs within the Surface Warfare Division.
  • You will serve as the Division's primary radar technical advisor by creating, sharing, managing, and applying master knowledge to effectively and efficiently integrate radar capability into the Navy's inventory of Surface Ships.
  • You will review the development of program planning documentation, to include technical, budget, schedule, management, and personnel planning.
  • You will review and assess Navy plans, policies, instructions, and requirements documents for the Division's equities.
  • You will review and establish Budget Exhibits submitted by the Budget Submitting Office (BSO).
  • You will develop program plans including milestone documentation and other plans and reports.
  • You will draft and/or approve formal presentations and high-level briefings to support and defend proposals.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12934873-26-CLN