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PROGRAM ANALYST

Mayport, FL · On-site

$125K/yr

Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. Fourth Fleet of CSL COMALAPA EL SALVADOR.Qualifications: GS-14 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS ...

... Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), and the Secretary of the Air Force. What you will be doing: * Applying Space Force and joint training experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans ...

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... Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), and the Secretary of the Air Force. What you will be doing: * Applying Space Force and joint training experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans ...

SOUTHERN Command J2 Required clearance: TS/SCI Required education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in ...

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What is a Southern Command?

A Southern Command job typically refers to a position within a military or defense organization responsible for overseeing operations in the southern region of a country. These roles can include strategic planning, intelligence gathering, logistics, and personnel management. Jobs in Southern Command may be available in various branches of the armed forces or governmental defense agencies. Specific duties and requirements vary based on the position and the country’s military structure.

What does a Southern Command do?

Southern Command positions typically involve overseeing military operations, coordinating with interagency and international partners, and developing strategic plans for the assigned region. Daily activities may include analyzing intelligence reports, briefing senior officials, managing operational resources, and ensuring readiness of units under command. The role often requires travel, both within the command’s area of responsibility and to headquarters or partner locations. Collaboration with various military branches, government agencies, and foreign counterparts is a key part of the job. These responsibilities make for a dynamic environment where strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Southern Command position?

Excelling in a Southern Command role requires strong leadership, strategic planning abilities, and a background in military or defense operations, often with formal military education and significant command experience. Familiarity with secure communications systems, military logistics software, and relevant certification such as Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) is highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal, decision-making, and crisis management skills set top candidates apart in coordinating large teams and complex missions. These skills are vital to ensuring effective command, mission accomplishment, and the safety and coordination of personnel and resources across large operational areas.

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Infographic showing various Southern Command job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

$125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. Fourth Fleet of CSL COMALAPA EL SALVADOR.Qualifications:GS-14
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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 performing senior-level expertise in DoW program of budget management, specifically within the counternarcotics (CD/CNT/CIT) domain.
  • Experience providing advanced knowledge of Joint and Navy programming, planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes, including direct experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets like the Project Code 9500 (PC9500) under the OSW Central Transfer Account.
  • Experience demonstrating expertise in international and interagency coordination, with the ability to navigate bilateral agreements (such as the U.S. and El Salvador CSL agreement), negotiate with senior military and State Department officials, and oversee Cooperative Security Location (CSL) physical operations.
  • Experience conducting technical and operational familiarity with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including littoral and blue-water maritime domain awareness applications, and the strategic vision necessary to integrate emerging commercial technologies into joint theater objectives.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ and 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.Education:There is no education substitution for this position.Employment Type: OTHER

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