PROGRAM ANALYST
Department of the Air Force Headquarters is hiring for the position of PROGRAM ANALYST in Scott AFB, Illinois, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
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Department of the Air Force Headquarters is hiring for the position of PROGRAM ANALYST in Scott AFB, Illinois, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
Skills and tools named in the text include SAP and budgeting.
The listing gives the pay as $109,137 - $141,880 per year.
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Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 6, 2026; applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
- Employer
- Department of the Air Force Headquarters
- Location
- Scott AFB, Illinois, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $109,137 - $141,880 per year
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026
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This job's listed pay is 44% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
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About the role
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This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.
Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans; and methods for developing budget and multi-year programming forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans; and methods for developing budget and multi-year programming forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
- Expert knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Expert knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the PPBE process supports them. 4.
Expert Knowledge of the steps necessary in the acquisition process to accurately forecast command intelligence requirements and ensure linkage to programming actions. 5. Adept at coordinating and executing complex, time sensitive, and classified projects with general-officer priority and visibility.
Vast knowledge, experience, and ability to represent AMC at conferences and meetings involving intelligence budgetary related application issues, advocating or defending command positions in theater, national and international forums and negotiations. 6. Adept at communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others with tact, courtesy, an emphasis on common goals, and respect.
Experience and ability in applying Air Force Instructions, Intelligence Community guidance and HQ Air Force and AMC staffing processes. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1.
Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2.
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. 4. Key: The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. 5. Mission Essential: This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Ref: AFI36-129, dated 17 May 2019. 6.
This position could be considered for Financial Management Level 3 Certification IAW DODI 1300.26, Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program; however, incumbent is not required to have this certification based upon the position's primary focus of PPBE functions and multi-faceted oversight of PEM, FM, and Contracting knowledge, processes, and actions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- MAJCOM Senior Intelligence Program Element Monitor 2. Represents AMC and ISR Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and serves as senior program analyst and technical expert for resources. 3. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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