What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Analyst position at Disaster Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Division?
This position is in the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DR&R), Disaster Policy, Planning, Partnership and Public Affairs Division (DPPPPD). The mission of DPPPPD is to declare disasters, prepare communities, mitigate damages, speed recovery relating to disaster risk reduction, social services, partner collaboration, community outreach, and working with both public and private sector organizations on a variety of analytical and evaluative matters.
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site:
Management and Program Analysis Series 0343
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled.
All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 05/27/2026 of this vacancy announcement.
Qualifications:
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:- Interpreting laws, regulations, or policies and providing guidance on how these impact disaster programs; and
- Analyzing individuals' and businesses' finances with uncertain economic abilities; and
- Preparing analytical reports, briefings, or planning documents for senior leadership; and
- Conducting research and analyzing trends to propose alternative strategies or solutions to improve program effectiveness; and
- Evaluating disaster program effectiveness and recommending improvements to increase mission performance
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site:
Management and Program Analysis Series 0343
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled.
All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 05/27/2026 of this vacancy announcement.
Responsibilities:
As a Program Analyst with the Disaster Policy, Planning, Partnership and Public Affairs Division, at the GS-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:- Supports division leadership by providing analytical documentation.
- Conducts industry research relevant to SBA disaster programs.
- Identifies key findings that support accomplishment of division objectives.
- Participates in establishing national policies, goals, and operating procedures.
- Identifies administrative and operational issues impacting disaster programs.
- Ensures recommendations follow legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Salary : $106,437