Program Analyst at Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

About the opportunity

The Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Joint staff liaison and requirements coordinator/manager of the Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP). The incumbent will manage the application of requirements directives, instructions, and processes to provide recommendations to leadership. Responsibilities include managing the database of Navy requirements documentation submitted for Joint Review, overseeing comment matrices, and maintaining the final approved versions of documentation. The role involves organizing, managing, and archiving documents, data, and responses generated from board meetings, as well as advising requirements officers on the proper application of Joint requirements processes.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive federal salary range of $143,913 to $187,093 per annum
• Potential for recruitment incentives or relocation expense reimbursement depending on funding availability and policy
• Access to federal employee benefits as outlined by the Department of the Navy

Who can apply?

• Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level
• Expert knowledge of Navy Core military missions, systems, and programs
• Proficiency in written and oral communications for explaining complex processes and producing classified correspondence
• Experience with requirements development or management
• Knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and associated processes
• Ability to manage coordination, scheduling, and continuous improvement of requirements processes
• Must meet or exceed the cut score on USA Hire assessments

Required documents

• Complete resume (maximum 2 pages) including employer name, start/end dates, hours per week, and pay plan/series/grade for federal experience
• SF-50(s) showing one year of time-in-grade if applying for a promotion
• Official or unofficial transcripts or course lists if using education to meet requirements
• DD-214 or other documentation for veterans' preference claims
• Statement of service on command letterhead for active duty service members
• Copies of professional licenses, certificates, or credentials if applicable

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-15

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on the USAJOBS announcement page
• Complete all required questionnaires and assessments
• Attach all necessary supporting documentation
• Submit the application package before the deadline
• Complete the USA Hire assessments within 48 hours of receiving the access link if notified

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
• USA Hire assessments include a cut score; failure to meet this score or complete the assessment will result in disqualification
• Reasonable accommodation requests for assessments must be made prior to starting the assessment process
• The position may require security clearance, financial disclosure, or other conditions of employment