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Posted: February 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SECURITY COOPERATION REGIONAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 17, 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 improving security cooperation programs that help partner countries build their defense capabilities, ensuring they run smoothly and follow rules.

The role requires evaluating program success, suggesting policy changes, and reporting findings to top leaders.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in program analysis, especially in defense or international security, who enjoys strategic planning and clear communication.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service
  • Applying analytical methods to assess Security Cooperation program effectiveness
  • Developing and proposing new or revised program guidance, regulations, and policies
  • Planning and organizing program reviews or special studies to resolve issues
  • Communicating complex analysis, findings, and recommendations orally and in writing to senior leadership
  • Monitoring program execution for compliance with policies and resource allocation
  • Conducting long-range planning and identifying solutions to systemic program issues

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The incumbent will be responsible for servicing as a program analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of Security Cooperation (SC) programs and their execution.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Apply analytical and evaluative methods to assess the effectiveness of Security Cooperation (SC) programs and ensure compliance with governing policies and procedures Develop and propose new or revised program guidance, regulations, and policies based on the analysis of program effectiveness and knowledge of SC legislation Plan and organize program reviews or special studies to resolve substantive issues affecting program execution Communicate complex program analysis, findings, and policy recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders, both orally through briefings and in writing through reports 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 directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a SECURITY COOPERATION REGIONAL PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops and recommends new or revised program guidance, regulations, and policies to support the planning and execution of assigned SC programs.

Formulates and develops program policies, goals, objectives, and implementing procedures for assigned SC programs.

Conducts long-range planning for assigned SC programs, identifying and proposing solutions to systemic issues affecting program planning and execution.

Monitors program execution to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, and to track program effectiveness and resource allocation.

Prepares and presents high-level oral and written reports, briefings, and correspondence to senior leadership on program status, policy recommendations, and program effectiveness.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

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