Management and Program Analyst

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume on the Agency Talent Portal at https://www.usajobs.gov/TalentNetwork/Join/2A69176625974C19A81645895B6B6DD0 no later than COB 29 October 2026. Submission requires a USAJOBS account and 2-page resume. ***

Position: Management and Program Analyst

Series/Grade: NH-0343-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: DOW/USSPACECOM J11

Location: Huntsville, AL

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 29 October 2026

PCS Entitlements: Billet is Centrally Managed

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM/J1) in Huntsville, AL is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a (MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (Manpower Analyst)/0343/NH3) position. Come join our amazing team in our new home, while we continue to ensure there is never a day without space.

The job is currently located in Huntsville, AL. There’s a reason the "Rocket City" consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States, recently earning the #1 spot from U.S. News & World Report. There is so much the Tennessee Valley region has to offer, including a booming high-tech economy, an incredibly affordable cost of living, top-rated schools, and an abundance of activities for families such as Monte Sano State Park, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, botanical gardens, and more!

Description of Position: Serve as a Program Analyst and Action Officer in the J11 Force Requirements Division of USSPACECOM. Incumbent provides program experience to analyze, evaluate issues, develop recommendations and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command programs. The scope of such efforts encompasses all Command’s available workforce assets (military, civilian, contractor) and functions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as command expert on manpower and programming issues. Provides strategic and technically authoritative guidance, advice, and policy interpretation, as well as seasoned consultative management.Trouble-shoots manpower and human resources problems and issues. Researches and evaluates guidelines and provides technical guidance and advisory services. Provides policy interpretation and approves requests for exception to policy. Independently resolves complex problem cases and issues authoritative guidance to prevent recurrence of problems.
• Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve programs. Prepares briefings, correspondence, reports and other documents for coordination and approval. Defines or analyzes complex and/or obscure problems and identifies relationships; determines corrective action and recommends courses of action for resolution. Develops plans, goals, and objectives for programs managed. Gathers, compiles, develops, interprets, and analyzes data extracts to adequately inform and prepare decision-makers. Assesses impacts, arrives at conclusions, and documents results. Maintains an integrated CCMD methodology to conduct manpower analysis in support of Unified Command Plan (UCP) missions and joint programs. Provides manpower analysis of alternatives to USSPACECOM leadership for setting the future course of command joint programs.
• Implements strategic planning through utilization of Manpower and Personnel Data systems, planning tools and techniques. Performs a broad range of Command requirements analysis entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, and/or advanced approaches. Interfaces with USSPACECOM Directorates and functional component commands. Coordinates with officials at higher headquarters on major program changes, improvements, and recommendations. Exercises significant responsibility in dealing with senior officials across the command and advises the Director on key issues.
• Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions for USSPACECOM leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers. Conducts or attends conferences with representatives of staff management and other staff service functions to secure cooperation and resolve controversial matters.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to participate in the assessment and improvement of command-level manpower programs required for conducting major operations such as OSW’s Fourth Estate Manpower Tracking System, Joint Manpower Validation Process, and other programming actions and systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of USSPACECOM program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key events and milestones; and the relationship of various command, service, JS and OSW entities involved in the overall programming, budgeting and planning process for acquiring resources.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative approaches to resolve unusual/difficult issues significantly impacting manpower and programming policies or programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Position is designated special-sensitive and require eligibility for access to 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.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing.
• The employee may be required to work uncommon tour of duty hours including overtime and/or emergency overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work will require travel away from the normal duty station to include on military or commercial aircraft.

**Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ms. Amy Washburn at amy.washburn@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must submit their 2-page resume on the Agency Talent Portal at https://www.usajobs.gov/TalentNetwork/Join/4F207C9304984C74850D10DC3248DD88 no later than COB 29 October 2026. Submission requires a USAJOBS account and 2-page resume.