Senior Planning, Program, and Budget Programmer

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This job will be accepting candidate submissions until 11 May 2026.

Are you a forward-thinker with a passion for strategic planning and organizational excellence? We're looking for motivated individuals to drive impactful projects, streamline processes, and shape the future of our mission. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today and take your career to the next level!

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the integration of AFRL's Air and Space Portfolios into the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and President's Budget (PB), serving as a key advisor to AFRL leadership.

• Directs the formulation and defense of the POM and PB submissions to include preparing all justification materials for review by the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) and Congress.

• Oversees the budgeting and enactment phases, working closely with AFRL mission organizations, AFRL Functionals, and higher-level Department of the Air Force (DAF) counterparts.

• Technical expertise in specific DAF programming and budget systems such as the Program and Budget Enterprise System (PBES).

• Guides cross-functional teams through the annual POM and PB cycles.

• Gives expert consultation on complex PPBE issues.

• Acts as a key liaison to HQ AFMC, the DAF, and OSW for all PPBE-related budget guidance.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.

• Engineer (0801): To meet eligibility of an Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0801 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

• Computer Scientist (1550): To meet eligibility of a Computer Scientist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. For a full description of the 1550 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/.

• Operational Research Analyst (1515) : To meet eligibility of an Operational Research Analyst, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. For a full description of the 1515 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/.

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised.

• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in DoW PPBE process.
• Technical expertise in DAF programming and budget systems like PBES.
• Comfortable working with numbers, data, and problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Additional Information

• Incentives may/may not be authorized.
• Travel may be required for this position.

Requisition Number 01139

Series

03XX

0801

1101

1515

1550