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U.S. Army Medical Command

Program Analyst

Falls Church, VA · On-site +1

$121K - $158K/yr

S. Army Surgeon General / U.S. Army Medical Command performing a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in support of the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General / U.S. Army Medical ...

Bowhead

Program Manager

Fort Eustis, VA

$125K - $165K/yr

Coordinate with the Army Emergency Operations Center in the Pentagon, the Office of the Army Surgeon General/ Army Commands (ACOM) and subordinate installations to ascertain and reconcile information ...

Bowhead

$125K - $165K/yr

Coordinate with the Army Emergency Operations Center in the Pentagon, the Office of the Army Surgeon General/ Army Commands (ACOM) and subordinate installations to ascertain and reconcile information ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for army surgeon general in the United States is $285,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $300,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Army Surgeon General is the highest-ranking medical officer in the U.S. Army and serves as the principal advisor on all medical matters to the Army Chief of Staff. This role involves overseeing the Army Medical Department, ensuring the health and readiness of soldiers, and managing medical policies and programs across the Army. The Surgeon General is also responsible for leading initiatives in medical research, healthcare delivery, and medical training to support both peacetime and combat operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Army Surgeon General?

To thrive as an Army Surgeon General, you need extensive experience in medicine, advanced medical degrees (such as an MD or DO), prior military service, and demonstrated leadership within military healthcare systems. Familiarity with medical logistics, military health IT systems, and senior military officer training programs or certifications (such as the U.S. Army War College) is essential. Exceptional decision-making, crisis management, and strategic communication skills set successful candidates apart. These competencies are vital to effectively lead large-scale medical operations, ensure force readiness, and safeguard the health of service members.

What are some unique challenges faced by the Army Surgeon General compared to civilian healthcare executives?

The Army Surgeon General navigates complex challenges, such as overseeing healthcare delivery in diverse and often austere environments, managing both military and civilian personnel, and ensuring medical readiness across the armed forces. Unlike civilian counterparts, this role requires balancing administrative leadership with operational demands, such as supporting missions in deployed settings. Additionally, the Surgeon General must stay current with military medical advancements and policies while fostering collaboration across branches and with government agencies.

What is the difference between Army Surgeon General vs Army Medical Officer?

AspectArmy Surgeon GeneralArmy Medical Officer
CredentialsMedical degree, license, extensive military medical trainingMedical degree, license, military training
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing Army medical servicesClinical practice, field assignments, medical support
Employer/IndustryU.S. Army, military healthcare systemU.S. Army, military healthcare system

The Army Surgeon General holds a senior leadership position responsible for the entire Army medical services, while Army Medical Officers are practicing physicians providing direct patient care and medical support. Both roles require medical credentials and military training, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Army Surgeon General job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $285,176 per year, or $137.1 per hour.

Program Analyst

Falls Church, VA • On-site

US Department of the Army
National Security • 10K+ employees
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$121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

United States Army rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 495 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 50 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: Serves as a Program Analyst at the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General / U.S. Army Medical Command performing a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in support of the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General / U.S. Army Medical Command Optical Fabrication mission.Qualifications:

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.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in in researching and analyzing new or proposed legislation and regulations to determine program requirements and impacts; preparing briefings, information papers, and studies for senior leaders; and developing detailed plans for long-range implementation of the Optical Fabrication program.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

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.Employment Type: OTHER

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