Program Analyst (Policy)

Department of the Navy

Washington, District of Columbia; Millington,... Full-time $90,000 – $123,500 Closes Jun 22, 2026

Summary

The incumbent is a recognized technical authority responsible for directing the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies and procedures for all Navy CY programs. Responsible for providing authoritative guidance to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of program services and operations across a global enterprise.

Duties

  • Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a primary policy analyst and technical authority for all CYP Programs.
  • Develops enterprise – wide policy directives, operational frameworks, and associated material that govern program management and operations.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and advises CYP business lines (e.g.
  • Business, Operations, Policy and Compliance) and Regional Program Managers on the strategic implications and operational feasibility of policy, resolving complex compliance issues affecting program delivery.
  • Establishes and directs standardized policy review processes and timelines, maintaining the authoritative repository for all CYP manuals, instructions, and guidance.
  • Acts as the Navy CYP subject matter expert and lead for Navy MCC Central.
  • Manages and validates all posted content, ensuring information is current and authoritative, and directs site improvement to enhance utility for the field.
  • Leads policy integration efforts to consolidate, simplify, and align policy across the CYP enterprise, eliminating redundancies and resolving conflicts.
  • Coordinates with CYP business lines on policy development, official releases, and strategic communication and education for the CYP enterprise.
  • Conducts program analysis for a wide variety of complex, interrelated, and often unprecedented issues.
  • Develops innovative and effective solutions for critical challenges facing the enterprise. analyzes complex policy and compliance findings to identify systemic trends across the CYP enterprise, developing and recommending courses of action to ensure CYP policies are sustainable within evolving staffing and resource structures.
  • Evaluates the content of new or modified legislation and DoW and DoN instructions relating to CYP to determine the broad policy impact within the CNIC AOR.
  • Translates approved legislative changes and updated instructions into CNIC policy and instruction updates and collaborates on determinations of implementation strategies.
  • Collaborates with the inspection team to establish and update inspection criteria, ensuring direct alignment with current policy and standards.
  • Identifies data sources, retrieves information and prepares information papers, reports, surveys, and briefings as required.
  • Prepares and delivers oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Works closely with CYP business line leaders to formulate, negotiate, and establish program policy and guidance to ensure effective, compliant operations that meet DoD and accreditation requirements.
  • Acts as a primary liaison with Regional CYP Managers and senior installation leadership on significant policy and compliance issues, providing authoritative interpretation and guidance.
  • Provides authoritative technical guidance to Navy leadership, Regional Commands, and field activities, using statistical analysis and predictive modeling to support recommendations for correcting deficiencies and enhancing performance.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume: limited to two pages, must use Times New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume – Resume Requirements Proof of education: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcripts if claiming education; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
  • Failure to provide transcripts may result in an ineligibility rating.
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
  • Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
  • Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
  • Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

About this role

The Program Analyst (Policy) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Washington, District of Columbia. The incumbent is a recognized technical authority responsible for directing the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies and procedures for all Navy CY programs. The role pays $90,000 to $123,500 per year.

Day to day, the role serves as a primary policy analyst and technical authority for all CYP Programs. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Program Analyst (Policy) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Program Analyst (Policy) position with the Department of the Navy in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $90,000 to $123,500 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 22, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Full-time
Location Washington, District of Columbia; Millington,...
Salary $90,000 – $123,500
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 22, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID 26-12982231
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