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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (C4/CYBER)

Department of Defense
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Command, Control, Communications & Computers (C4) and Cyber Integration (J6)
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Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent operates within broad policy, guidance, and program objectives, and is the mainadvisor and subject matter expert responsible to the Deputy Director South C5I for long-range planning, technical research and analysis, matrix synchronization, and execution oversight..

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/20/2025 to 09/03/2025
Salary
$148,658 to - $193,254 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Suffolk, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - 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
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JCS-25-12785388-MP
Control number
843803800

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Clarification from the agency

Federal employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees and special authorities (Interchange Agreement agency employees) may apply. Veterans eligibilities include 30% Disabled Vet or more, Individuals with Disabilities means Schedule A, and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) candidates are eligible to apply. Eligible EO 12721 and Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible under competitive and non-competitive appointment may apply.

Duties

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As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (C4/CYBER) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the assistant to the Deputy Director, and exercises coordinating and directive authority on behalf of the Deputy Director for developing, implementing, and managing execution of policy, direction, plans, standards, and instructions in accordance with DoD governance and institutional processes, e.g. C4/Cyber Functional Capabilities Board, including but not limited to CJSC Instructions regarding Joint Fires and Combat Identification.
  • Creates policy agreements in the international arena including cooperative development, tactics and techniques, procedures, and directives.
  • Provides oversight of material and non-material capability recommendations and proposes interoperability programmatic recommendations in close coordination with the other Joint Staff Directorates, Combatant Commands, Services, Combat Support Agencies, the Office of the Secretary of Defense organizations, and mission partners.
  • Leads and manages the personnel assigned to the DDS C5I front office, to include security point of contact, research analyst, travel coordinator and other billets and duties, as needed.
  • Maintains senior managerial responsibility for DDS C5I internal projects and programs for capability design and development, CJADC2, and assessments.
  • Directs DDS C5I staff workflow and task execution, based on Deputy Directorate supervisory assignments, and synchronizes the activities of the Front Office executive assistant and management and program analyst, as well as security personnel and any subordinate supervisors, and ensures coverage of priority duties and tasks

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • Must perform occasional travel away from the normal duty station and be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles (travel with little notice may be required).
  • Occasional travel both nationally and internationally is required.
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and will be compensated within the scope/guidelines of government civilian employment.
  • In accordance with the provisions of OGE SF 450, the incumbent of this position may be required to submit initial and annual confidential statements of affiliations and financial interests.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Recognizing Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) and Cyber programs to manage projects involved in the development of new analytic approaches and identify operational-level C4 and Cyber operational workload factors and performance quality levels to assess its operational value;
  • Applying quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop staffing standards covering complex program functions or missions, e.g., management of the Deputy Directorate's participation in C4 and cyber system interoperability analysis and assessments;
  • Reviewing Combatant Commands and military Services command structures, missions, and complex operations to and manage design, interoperability, and implementation of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and systems integration;
  • Applying the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process to prepare comprehensive budget submissions and establish effective fiscal controls;
  • Identifying C4 operational architectures, strategic planning, and DoD Command and Control-related guidance, directives, instructions, and senior leader memorandums to provide direction and recommendations for acquiring, fielding, and sustaining tactical solutions through strategic, operational, and tactical command and control capabilities.

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.

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

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Technology Awareness


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. 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.

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.

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