Program Analyst

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Ms. Sarah Doud at sarah.doud.3@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 15 August 2026.***

Position: Program Analyst, 0343, NH-III

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

Value of Position: ** $75,706 - $117,034 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM J8

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 15 August 2026

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate for a Program Analyst position in the Space Kill Chains Division. Come join our amazing team who helps to 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!

Description of Position: A program analyst in J84 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 Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities for the Information Mobility Division
• Applying space operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in major command programs.
• Documents planning and programming recommendations/decisions in appropriate formats to meet USSPACECOM requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.
• Routinely represents and maintains USSPACECOM relationships with The Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency, Coalition, and Academic / Industry colleagues

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• Knowledge of a range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of military command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as space, Space C2, Space Domain Awareness, and data capabilities and associated war, mobilization, deployment, Planning, Programming, & Budgeting System (PPBE), exercise, training systems, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of military (including command level) program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Knowledge of the application of military space operations expertise as they apply to programs and weapons systems.
• Skill in designing and conducting studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
• Previous experience at Combatant Command and/or Service/The Joint Staff/OSD-level staff is highly desired.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Position requires drug testing
• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

**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. Sarah Doud at sarah.doud.3@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their two-page resume directly to Ms. Sarah Doud at sarah.doud.3@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 15 August 2026.