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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Air Force
DOD Cyber Crime Center
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program analyst in the Defense Cyber Crime Center's, Business & Technology Operations Directorate (BTO), Program Management Office (PMO).

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
02/25/2026 to 03/03/2026
Salary
$121,785 to - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Linthicum Heights, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9L-AFPC-12894592-145576-RAS
Control number
858570700

Duties

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  • Provides expert guidance in support of the development of long-range and short-range program planning and scheduling to coordinate and prioritize DC3 projects. With the absence of firm guidance, employee provides expert direction to DC3 through continual analyses and interpretation of Department of Defense (DoD) Strategy, and Congressional legislation. Develops, selects, adapts, and employs qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, program policies, practices, and procedures. Prepares analysis, metrics, schedules, and maintains continuous contact with commands to ensure program objectives, recommends performance measures to leadership to ensure adequate and efficient execution of resources and informs commands of any potential or immediate change in plans and policies. Evaluates total program performance to detect potential problem areas and initiates corrective actions. Develops resource requirements, evaluates against available resources, and develops and prepares budget submissions for assigned programs.
  • The incumbent will support the Program Management Office (PMO) in the execution of programs, projects, and initiatives to operate a National Cyber Center in support of the President's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, other national security initiatives, and the Department of Defense. The incumbent will support the execution of the Executive Director's vision in support of the integrated mission accomplishments of all directorates within DC3. Employee will support the development and implementation of the organization's strategic policy by developing project schedules to execute strategic objectives. Establish, revise and review policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
  • Provides oversight and business management, technical expert leadership, staff coordination, and consultation in functional areas of procurement and contracting, including implementing new developments and providing policy interpretation. Supports the PMO for contracting matters and business decisions and strategies. Assists with evaluating and developing, project metrics, policies and procedures pertaining to contracting matters to facilitate the accomplishment and execution of pre and post contract actions. Works closely with the PMO and principal directors to provide maximum contract flexibility while ensuring efficient use of funding. Works with contract Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to review performance of contract line items or deliverables, project schedules, contractor risk, and cost performance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
  • This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
  • Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time-sensitive matters.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
  • Position is Centrally Managed.

Qualifications

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert organizational knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for the assessment and improvement of organizational program planning and evaluation, to include knowledge of the DoD's mission, goals and objectives to effectively support programs; to devise methodologies and techniques, and to identify and propose solutions to management problems associated with broad and difficult programs. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs.Knowledge and understanding of the planning and budgeting processes to prepare long and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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:

1. Knowledge of developing project control processes, project schedules, scheduling procedures, business rhythms and implementing tools that provide project management oversight.

2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of programs, program policies, practices, and procedures.

3. Ability to recognize, gather, and mine program data for interpreting and analyzing such information to evaluate overall program performance.

4. Ability to manage and adjust workload to accommodate rapid and significant increases in short notice tasking.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

6. Ability to extract contract requirements, develop metrics, and report on contract execution.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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