Program Analyst

Program Analyst The position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)), Special Access Programs Central Office (SAPCO). The incumbent will serve in the OUSW(I&S) SAPCO, which is responsible for providing general oversight of all special access programs (SAP) for which the USW(I&S) has been assigned responsibility. Duties This Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601 If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. For more information see Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the execution, management, oversight, administration, security, and records management for SAPs under the oversight authority of the USW(I&S). Serves as a key senior program and policy analyst within OUSW(I&S), providing administrative and professional level support and advice to the USW(I&S), DUSW(I&S) and other senior OUSW(I&S) leaders in key areas of SAP administration, governance and oversight, intelligence, counterintelligence and security and other intelligence-related matters. Conducts numerous, complex and high priority special assignments at the direction of the DUSD(I&S) involving extensive research and fact-finding to develop position and issue papers on a variety of high-level subjects of critical importance. The incumbent is responsible for tracking, accounting and managing all SAPCO actions and tasks and developing, monitoring, or reviewing all relevant MOA/MOUs. Requirements U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Selectee might be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. The incumbent must consent to random polygraph examination as required. Due to emergency recall to duty during non-duty hours, employee is required to be able to be contacted by telephone at place of residence 24 hours a day. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements Qualifications The DCIPS occupational structure provides the foundation for managing the DCIPS pay structure. It consists of the following elements: mission categories, occupational groups, and work categories, work levels, pay band (for those DCIPS Components operating under the DCIPS pay banded structure using pay plan IA) and grades (for those DCIPS Components operating under the GG graded structure using pay plan GG), job titles, and competencies. Specialized Experience: Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by your ability to: 1.) Provide oversight of Special Activities and Special Programs within the Intelligence Community; 2.) Implementing or developing procedures for management of Special Activities Program such as administration, security, information assurance, or records management; and 3.) Conducting extensive research to develop position and issue papers. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. It is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. 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.

Created: 2026-03-12