POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Title: Program Analyst (Staffing)
Job Announcement Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870043300
Open Period: 05/22/2026 to 05/26/2026
Pay Scale & Grade: NH-4 Broadband (equivalent to GS-14/15)
Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA
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Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the enterprise-level Subject Matter Expert for civilian recruiting, exercising autonomous ownership over the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, from initial requirement identification to successful onboarding, across OUSW(R&E) subcomponents.
• Leverage expert-level knowledge of diverse federal hiring flexibilities, including Title 5, Title 10, the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, Direct Hire Authority, the Senior Executive Service, and the Cyber Excepted Service, to lead the development and coordination of complex position descriptions and recruitment packages.
• Advise senior leadership on recruitment strategy by analyzing labor market trends and leveraging tracking systems to monitor pipeline health and provide data-driven recommendations for competitive compensation and position structuring.
• Design and execute enterprise-level talent acquisition strategies, targeted outreach campaigns, and employer branding initiatives to proactively build sustainable candidate pipelines for critical, high-risk, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Utilize enterprise-level systems including the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System, Defense Agencies Initiative, USA Staffing, and Defense Civilian Pay System to execute personnel actions, manage recruitment data, and ensure civilian payroll accuracy.

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Who Should Apply?
We are looking for analytical problem-solvers who possess a solid understanding of federal staffing procedures. If you have experience advising management on resource utilization, organizational planning, and performance metrics, we highly encourage you to apply.

Please note: All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS before the closing date. Ensure that your resume clearly demonstrates how your experience aligns with the specialized experience required for this role.

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Apply now at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870043300 . Applications close May 26, 2026.

For questions regarding this job announcement, please contact our Personnel Management mailbox: osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.busops-personnel-management@mail.mil.