Management & Program Analyst (Fire Business Analyst) - Direct Hire Authority

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This Management & Program Analyst (Fire Business) position serves as a regional Fire Business Analyst with the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) in Nashville, Tennessee, providing budget, business, and fire management expertise

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions for GS-0343 Series).

GS-11: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations and/or administrative support functions to recommend improvement solutions to work unit level issues; (2) Developing new or modified work methods; (3) Analyzing local policies and programs to determine the impact of changes on programs or work operations; (4) Reviewing and analyzing data to determine program effectiveness in attaining goals and/or to develop program measurement criteria; and (5) Gathering data to provide feedback, prepare reports, and/or to present briefings;

OR

a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;

OR

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., in a field related to this position.

Physical Demands: The office work is primarily sedentary. Work outside of the office requires travel to various locations throughout the United States, under a variety of climatic conditions and elevations.

Working Conditions: Much of the work is performed in an office setting, but also involves outdoor environments with exposure to a variety of climatic conditions and elevations. Fire management work involves an exposure to smoke and intense heat. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations, as prescribed in manuals/supplements, or by the designated Safety Officer.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities:

As a Management & Program Analyst (Fire Business Analyst) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues and the integration of these activities into the wildland fire management programs.
• Serves as a consultant and authoritative expert to the regional wildland fire management team, as requested on fire business activities and issues.
• Conducts site specific readiness reviews of fire business and fire operations carried out by the Bureau and its cooperators.
• In coordination with Fire Management Officers (FMO), formulates regional fire policies, writes business plans, and administers programs necessary for the support of wildland fire management.
• Conducts program reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, standards and overall effectiveness of fire business operations.
• Performs a wide variety of analytical and advisory functions to support the fire management program budgets region wide.
• Performs budget execution and administration work, such as: monitoring obligations incurred, expenditure tracking, expenditure trend analysis, and coordinates quarterly updates with agency and regional budget staff.

Salary : $74,678