Program Analyst

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for well-qualified candidates to fill two Program Analyst NH-0343-03 positions. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!

There’s a reason Colorado Springs has ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities to live for the past several years. There is so much the Pikes Peak Region has to offer, including beautiful mountain views, an abundance of recreational activities, good economic growth, top-rated schools, and lots of activities for families such as parks, museums, zoos, and more!

Position: 2 X Program Analyst NH-0343-III, (GS-12/13 Equivalent)

Location: J821/USSPACECOM/Colorado Springs/Colorado

Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB Friday 18 Oct 24

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Telework: Eligible, Situational

Description of Position: A program analyst in the J821 integrates technical and programmatic information from USSPACECOM program areas and missions to develop and advocate for the commander’s priorities through the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution process. We are a team of premier requirements managers, planning, organizing, and determining necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures to support system allocation, modernization, force management and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing, and advocating for USSPACECOM future concepts, mission capability needs, weapon systems development, support for emerging technologies and command and control architecture across the mission areas.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Represent J82 as the subject matter expert for your assigned portfolio in all assigned working groups, meetings, planning conferences, senior engagements, and command tasks. Act as lead AO at relevant PPBE-related meetings, providing timely and accurate technical and operational analysis and assessments.
• Coordinate J8 division input and communicate to OSD CAPE the USSPACECOM priorities. Participate in senior leader, joint staff, and congressional engagements as required to further advocacy efforts.
• Prepare after action reports, executive summaries, ghost emails, memorandums, and other correspondence on behalf of Commander USSPACECOM to support the Commander’s operational and future requirements.
• Develop and nurture cross-organizational and service relationship through participation in conferences, exercises/wargames, and other networking engagements.
• Leverage SMEs across the commander to support requirements for Integrated Priority List, Unfunded Priority List, and Program Budget Review requirements.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent technical writing skills required
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office products
• Polished briefing skills and the ability to convey complex topics succinctly to senior management required
• Ability to cooperate closely with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced and responsive environment
• Exhibit resilience under rapidly-changing conditions and requirements with positive outcomes

Qualification Requirements:

• At least 1 Year experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing program analysis and activities within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance. Position requires the ability to be accessed to Special Access Programs
• Position requires drug testing
• Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to it's employees. Below is a brief overview:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).
• Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
• Federal Employee Retirement System
• Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contributions dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit www.tsp.gov for more info

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,128.00 - $137,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $89,128 - $137,784