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SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

HQ USAF and Support Elements

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

February 20, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in analyzing and managing programs for the U.S. Air Force, focusing on operational needs, budgeting, and long-term planning to ensure resources are used effectively.

A good fit would be an experienced manager with a strong background in defense operations who enjoys mentoring staff and solving complex organizational challenges.

It's ideal for someone ready to supervise at a high level in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including knowledge of operational capability requirements and subordinate organization practices
  • Familiarity with safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, and lead staff through subordinate supervisors, including mentoring and appraising performance
  • Skills in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations to meet program goals within resource constraints
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities
  • Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) principles and Agency Strategic Planning processes for long-range plans and Program Objective Memorandums
  • Meeting federal Time-in-Grade (TIG) requirements: one year at GS-14 within the past 52 weeks for GS-15 eligibility

Full Job Description

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of Operational Capability Requirement functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in subordinate organizations; Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) principles and techniques, and the Agency Strategic Planning and Programming Process, as they relate to the development of Agency long range plans and the Agency Program Objective Memorandum.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Operational Capability Requirement functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in subordinate organizations.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) principles and techniques, and the Agency Strategic Planning and Programming Process, as they relate to the development of Agency long range plans and the Agency Program Objective Memorandum.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the HQ Agency, Directorate of Operational Capability Requirements (HQ USAF/A5R).

As well as serve as the Principal Staff Officer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Agency.

With the full scope of responsibilities for directing the activities of the directorate, and assist all facets of the operations, and in the Director's absence, possess the same authority and prerogatives.

Additionally, provide expert guidance to Agency headquarters staff and major command activities. Duties: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the HQ USAF/A5R.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents the Operational Capability Requirements Directorate in addition to the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) for Strategic Plans, Programs, and Requirements on a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Serves as Principal Staff Officer for the Directorate of Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) for Strategic Plans and Requirements, and principle advisor on policy matters relating to the organization, training, and operations.

Integrates and coordinates functional efforts inside Plans Directorate.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9L-AFPC-12882564-114871-JSH