PROGRAM ANALYST (NH-3)
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Washington, DC · $102k–$158k a year · Posted October 15, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $130,369 a year. Across 209 open program analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $91,000 to $124,000 and the median is $102,500. That is 27% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS DIRECTORATE of the NAVY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE.
Duties
You will develop foreign disclosure and technology transfer procedures, providing guidance and instruction, performing program evaluation, and developing disclosure policy and other Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure-related activities. You will analyze, coordinate, and recommend solutions, proposals and revisions to DoD, DON, and Navy IPO initiatives and policies for assigned programs. You will ensure that proposed and implemented policies and procedures are in accordance with DoD, DON, and Navy IPO objectives. You will manage or support the development or implementation of other international armaments cooperation or security cooperation efforts.
Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-2 pay band (GS-11 grade level equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience of the development, negotiation, implementation, and management of international Security Cooperation programs and the associated policies and procedures governing them. Experience of Federal acquisition and contracting laws, policies, and procedures. Skills in International Affairs in relation to security cooperation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
How to apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: maria.p.ramirez-gelpi.civ@us.navy.mil NOTE: Please include in the subject line of your email: Announcement #ST-13088236-27-LSH Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Other information
This announcement uses the AcqDemo Business & Technical Mgmt direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. No PCS will be paid. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.