Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 27 December 2024. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Strategic Planning & Programs Branch (AFRL/RDMP) seeks a highly motivated and experienced mid-career professional to serve as a Program Analyst, within the Strategic Planning & Programs Branch. The selected candidate will assist the Directorate’s Senior Planner in all the following areas:

• Performs out-year budget formulation involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year estimates. Integrates programmatic and financial planning products from various sources into a coordinated strategic financial position.
• Researches, assembles, and/or develops background, documentation, and quantitative data to support program funding requests. Reviews and analyzes changes in program plans and/or funding allocations to identify and recommend adjustments to funding.
• Ensure program funding profiles across the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) are credible in terms of realism, reasonableness, completeness, and consistency. Ensures consistency and accuracy between multiple planning and programming systems.
• Presents long-range planning budgets to Directorate senior management, answers specific questions, and provides clarifying details. Prepares Descriptive Summaries for Congress. Coordinates all FYDP issues and inquiries with higher headquarters.
• Reviews, assesses, and advises on long-term effects of new planning and programming guidelines issued by DoD, DAF, HQ AFMC, or HQ AFRL; new or revised legislation; Program Decision Memoranda; and Program Budget Decisions on assigned programs.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-02/GS-11 or equivalent grade level.
• Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain APDP Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical Certification in Business-Financial Management.
• Strong Financial Management education or experience
• Significant knowledge of USAF and AFRL Financial Management analysis tools and practices.
• Working knowledge of the DoD’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Applicants must currently hold, or can obtain, a DOD TS clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Business or other degree
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills.

(Requisition No. 88528)

Additional Information

The duty location for this position is Kirtland AFB, NM; however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities.

Series

0343

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.