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Program Analyst

Department of Defense
Missile Defense Agency
Warfighter Integration

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

Incumbent is responsible for assisting the Senior Military Liaison Officer to ensure MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues and are prepared for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMD)/military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their region.


Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/04/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$93,216 - $144,102 per year

includes locality of 21.91% locality) unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail

Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
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
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MDA-26-12951853-MP
Control number
867803500

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Clarification from the agency

Department of Defense (DoD) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES and Special Hiring authorities to include: Military Spouses, Displaced employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan within the local commuting area, DoD Retained Grade eligible (PPP RGP), DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP MRNG), DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP DoD MR & NG), PPP DoD MRNG, and Veteran Employment Opportunities Act

Duties

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The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Senior Military Liaison Officer in preparing MDA Executive Leadership for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMD) and/or military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their respective region. Ensures MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues affecting MDA objectives.

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serve as a Missile Defense Agency Liaison to United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Interact with Combatant Command (CCMD) senior Government leadership (FO/GO and SES level) on Missile Defense System related matters to ensure coordinated development and deployment within the CCMD Area of Responsibility.
  • Provide operational-level interface to CCMDs for the Missile Defense System.
  • Represent MDA and its positions and programs by establishing CCMD customer alliances; anticipating Missile Defense System integration/coordination problems and developing solutions.
  • Analyze, evaluate and contribute to the development of Missile Defense Joint Doctrine, Concepts of Operations, and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Facilitate Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities. Capture, coordinate, solicit and provide Warfighter input to CCMDs and military services supporting Missile Defense System requests for information (RFIs) and analysis (RFAs).
  • Facilitates Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities and participation in exercises and wargames.
  • Deliver clear and effective verbal and written reports and briefings to leaders.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • This is a Drug Testing designated position
  • Work Schedule: Fulltime
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
  • Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for situational telework at the discretion of management.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
  • This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 out of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

  • Experience with a major weapon system associated with Maritime and Land-Based Missile Defense Systems in a Joint environment, to include coordinating test events.
  • Experience with developing, analyzing and evaluating Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures(TTPs).
  • Experience with using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include gathering data and performing qualitative/quantitative analysis in order to develop resulting comprehensive studies, reviews, assessments, plans, and/or schedules.
  • Experience interacting with Senior Government leadership at the Combatant Command (CCMD), FO/GO and SES level and operational-level interface with CCMD organizations for a major weapon system.
  • Experience with integrating and coordinating problems, facilitating Requests for Information/Analysis, developing sound solutions, and implementing actions to ensure mission accomplishment.
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Person with Disabilities- Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (seehttps://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 )

To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses: Are you the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty?

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Missile Defense Agency

Do you enjoy challenges and seek opportunities?Are identifying problems, analyzing facts, and making recommendations some of your strong suits?Would you like to obtain the rare opportunity to participate in some of the greatest technological achievements developed?Would you like to serve your country and defend freedom in one of the most critical efforts in history?

If you answered yes, then this job is for you! The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to develop, test, and field an integrated, layered, Missile Defense System (MDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy missiles in all phases of flight.

We are seeking prepared, talented, and motivated Program Analysts who seek challenges and opportunities. You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits while working alongside some of the brightest, most motivated thinkers of our time.

Agency contact information

MDA Servicing Team
Phone
614-693-1299
Fax
6146931696
Email
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL
Address
Missile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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