MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Fort Meade, MD.
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Duties
Conduct analytical and evaluative work in support of headquarters workforce management, including the development, maintenance, and oversight of the Joint Table of Distribution, Joint Table of Mobilization Distribution, and related manning documents.
Interpret and implement federal regulations, human capital policies, and workforce guidance governing recruitment, acquisition, and retention of cyber personnel.
Coordinate with organizational manpower and human capital stakeholders to ensure proper allocation and distribution of workforce resources.
Analyze workforce data and generate manpower and organizational reports to support decision-making.
Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers, command leadership, and higher headquarters on workforce management actions, staffing strategies, and position management.
Develop recommendations for workforce planning initiatives, staffing strategies and compliance with federal workforce management requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with (IAW) Drug Free Federal Workplace Program according to IAW Chapter 5, section II, paragraphs 5-8b and 5-8c(4) of AR 600-85 and DA PAM 600-85 Chapter 3, paragraphs 3-2e and f
As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis.
The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the DA, Drug Free Federal Workplace Program.
The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1
Qualifications
CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe One Year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by 1. applying policies, budgeting principles, analytics, and documentation requirements to support cyber workforce planning and management. 2. Implement federal regulations and human capital policies governing the recruitment, acquisition, and retention of cyber personnel. 3. Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers, command leadership, and higher headquarters on workforce management actions, staffing strategies, and organizational workforce planning.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI w/ Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph Exam security clearance.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) (CP) 26 - Manpower and Force Management Career Field position..
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Recruitment and Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Advanced In-Hire incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Advanced Leave Accrual incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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05/22/2026
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