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Missile Defense Agency · Redstone Arsenal, AL · posted Nov 5, 2026

Program Analyst

$93K to $158K a year

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Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 (Includes 21.91% locality) For the Fort Belvoir, VA location: $102,415 to $158,322 (includes 33.94% locality)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. ***PLEASE SELECT 5 MAJOR DUTIES*** As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Prepare, review, and document acquisition documents for internal and external communications to include prime contractors.

Assess, manage and eliminate risk related to product cost, schedule, and performance. Assist technical experts to ensure program/project requirements are properly identified, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DoD acquisition regulations and policies. Support higher graded specialist on all matters related to acquisition, program analysis, cost and schedule. Assist with identifying and conducting special studies and analyses to determine acquisition approaches for MDA programs.

Leads product teams and working groups to examine and analyze program and Missile Defense System (MDS) issues and provide leadership with options for resolving and minimizing programmatic impacts. Apply cross ­functional knowledge to solve a variety of problems. Assist with the execution of inter-agency acquisition as required with Other Government Agencies and support the review of services.

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Acquisition & Policy: Ability in applying program management and systems acquisition processes, policies, and procedures to assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven experience leading teams, providing comprehensive program support, and collaborating across integrated product teams (IPTs) and with external stakeholders. Executive Communication: Ability to communicate complex information to senior leaders orally, in writing, and through presentation materials. 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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