"This job is open to current AFMC, USAF or DoD employees"
OPEN: 10 July, 2025
CLOSE: 24 July, 2025
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking a full-time Program Analyst 009721551M to work in the Capabilities Integration Division, Plans and Programs Directorate (XP) at Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This position is a NH-0343-03 which has a typical 2025 salary range of $89,583- $138,486.
Recruitment and or relocation bonuses might be offered upon review of qualifications, and other significant factors.
**IMPORTANT**
- To formally express your interest in this position, please reply to this email or include the job title in the subject line as part of your application process. Please submit your resume to afnwc.dpd.talentacquisitions@us.af.mil no later than Midnight Eastern Time, 24 July 2025. Method of selection: Resumes will be reviewed for experience/skills and you will be contacted if selected for an interview. For any questions, please contact Arlene Pando AFNWC Lead Recruiting Specialist arlene.pando@us.af.mil
- Please attach/submit your resume in MS Word or PDF format (MS Word 97-2003 documents are no longer viewable on Department of Defense computer systems).
- Please specify if you are a current AFMC, DoD or USAF employee on top of page 1 of your resume.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Resource Portfolio Management Program Analyst performing a variety of financial advisory functions for Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) activities, supporting the AFNWC Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for the Capabilities Integration Division of the Plans and Programs Directorate (XP). This position is APDP and FM coded.
This Program Analyst position blends the expertise of management analysis with the precision of financial management. In this unique role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your financial acumen while also honing your management analysis skills. If you're ready to bring your financial management certificates to the table and embark on an exciting journey that merges financial management with analysis skills, we want to hear from you!
Candidates should have exceptionally strong teamwork, organizational, communication, attendance, qualitative and quantitative skills. Candidate needs to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with AFNWC Staff/Divisions/Directorates, field level users and their respective support agencies. This position is not eligible for remote work; situational telework only.
DUTIES:
- Serves as the point of contact for assigned AFNWC panel portfolios including planning/programming, funding allocation and other PPBE activities.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities for budgetary and financial management principles as they relate and impact of assigned portfolio.
- Develops recommendations to higher management with regards to monitoring financial execution and administration work involving obligations incurred and the expenditures of a spend plan, and adjustments to support unanticipated funding changes.
- Conducts analyses, reviews, and evaluation of financial/related information of portfolio.
- Reviews strategic and programming documents to assess impact and determine effect on portfolio and its baseline and budgetary limitations.
- Develops and maintains continuous working relationships with Directorates, AFNWC, MAJCOM, and operations partners.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on processes/actions and maintains good working relationships.
DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of management and organizational policies and procedures along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations and thorough knowledge of the military command's facilities planning, acquisition, and management process.
- Knowledge of the structure, programs, and work methods of organization(s) for financial management and budget work, and of congressional, agency, and OMB budget processes, procedures, and requirements to include briefing format and requirements.
- Proficient in Power BI, API development, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions for data modeling and analysis. Demonstrated expertise in data cleaning, manipulation, quantitative/statistical analysis, data visualization, and process optimization to drive operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.
- Experience applying a broad range of principles, practices, and both quantitative and qualitative evaluative methods to support regulatory and enforcement program administration. Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex issues that impact organizational mission objectives, with the ability to independently plan, organize, and direct work, develop alternatives, and present strategic recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP
- Required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. DoD FM Level 2 or Alternate Professional Certification (as identified by OUSD(C) is required or must be obtained in 24 months. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 60 Continuing Education Training (CET) hours every 24 months.
- The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Business Financial Management Practitioner (APDP Level 2 prior to Oct 2022) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within policy timeframe. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every 24 months.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.