Program Analyst

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Program Analyst NH-0343-03 position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space

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Position: Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Program Analyst, NH-0343-03

Location: USSPACECOM/J86 Colorado Springs, Colorado

Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 21 June 2024

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

Telework: Eligible, Situational

Description of Position: This Program Analyst in the J863 Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Branch is responsible for advocacy and requirements synchronization across all segments within the Commercial, Wideband, Narrowband, and Protected SATCOM mission areas. The J863 articulates and contributes to the development of command SATCOM requirements, processes, as well as advanced concepts and experimentation. Performs substantive planning, advocacy, and requirements work in support of SATCOM initiatives. Additionally supports 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 SATCOM mission areas. Supports development of the Commander, USSPACECOM's Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) submission.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

• Integrates SATCOM requirements into the annual fiscal programs, e.g., Program Objective Memorandum (POM) utilizing multiple advocacy mechanisms. Develops and updates SATCOM equities into the Integrated Priority List (IPL) and Unfunded Priority List (UPL), and develops issue papers. Provides support, advice, and impact statements on reprogramming of funds and funding levels due to manpower or other changes. Assists the organization by evaluating modifications to existing plans in response to changing environments.
• Develops major weapon system requirements IAW DoD guidance and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process. Resolves day-to-day funding and programming issues as they pertain to the execution of the current fiscal year budget and the programming of the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Evaluates impacts from the test and evaluation process for future capability development and applies results to the requirements process. Participates in the development of, and makes recommendations for modifications to, systems and programs around doctrine, tactics, and concepts of operations that track Service, OSD, and joint planning documents. Exchanges information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications. Analyzes problems and makes recommendations on different approaches, which may provide a basis for better planning of operations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently 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. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; research and negotiate complex issues; apply mature judgment in problem solving and maintain good working relationships. Plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, making recommendations on substantive operating programs.
• Attends, and contributes to, meetings, conferences, working groups, briefings, and seminars related to SATCOM program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Interfaces with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology. Represents the organization during visits with government and industry representatives. Prepares and presents briefings and makes presentations on the advocacy progress and results. Prepares reports and/or documents on progress and results.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains current knowledge of SATCOM related trends, technologies, and advancements through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, industry, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and participation in formal training programs. Keeps current on emerging technological and scientific trends through independent study and reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature. Protects classified material. Demonstrates sound security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations involving Satellite Communications (SATCOM) or similar operations.
• Knowledge of military (including command level) program goals and objectives and various methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events along with the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Exercises knowledge of the application of military space operations as applicable to CCMD objectives, operational outcomes, plans and programs.
• Exercises skill in designing, conducting, or managing comprehensive studies and evaluating solutions to strategic and contingency military operations.
• Establishes and maintains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintains good working relationships.
• Knowledge and experience in Joint and/or Space operations is highly desirable.

Qualification Requirements:

• At least 1 Year experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing program analysis and requirements synchronization for SATCOM systems, and activities within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle.

Conditions of Employment:

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

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to it's employees. Below is a brief overview:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).
• Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
• Federal Employee Retirement System
• Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contributions dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit for more info

All eligible interested applicants must forward their resume directly to MAJ Alexander Moore at alexander.moore.26@ no later than COB 21 June 2024.