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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Alexandria, Virginia
• Salary: $143913 – $197200/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Date Posted: 2026-10-15
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-28

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Job Summary

This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC). As Lead Management and Program Analyst, you will lead Quick Action Requirements (QARs) and Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway management. You will coordinate urgent combatant commander needs, support the Warfighter Senior Integration Group, and facilitate Department of War Assisted Acquisition (DA2).

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority (DHA) authorized under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) for position in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Directs the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) Quick Action Requirements (QAR) portfolio, managing the successful delivery of materiel and non-materiel solutions to active Warfighters under DoW Directive 5000.71 guidelines. Provides daily oversight of the Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway (DoWI 5000.81) and Rapid Acquisition Authority (RAA - 10 U.S.C.

§ 3601), advising the Executive Director on program cost, schedule, and performance. Leads Overarching Integrated Product Teams (OIPT) to evaluate proposed QAR solutions, proactively identifying and correcting immature technologies, unsound acquisition strategies, and unrealistic cost or schedule estimates.

Integrates the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, the DoW Acquisition System, and the Joint Force Requirements Process to monitor Military Department compliance with Secretary of War directives. Analyzes new legislation and regulatory changes to assess impacts on JRAC operations; develops life cycle cost analyses, performs economic evaluations, and reviews administrative audits to drive program modernizations.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contact

whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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