Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire - Incident Business)

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Management & Program Analyst (Wildland Fire - Incident Business) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-0343-13, and can be filled at one of the listed duty locations. Ensure you select all locations you wish to be considered for. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Only experience and education obtained by 08/24/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Minimum Qualification For the GS-13 level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: experience in fire business, budget coordination, and preparation of financial packets for higher level management officials; performing duties in response to management request to analyze problems and issues; prepares detailed action plans and schedules for long and short-range project accomplishment and ensures that plans are consistent with agency goals and policies; or experience in preparing briefings, executive summaries, decision memorandra, etc. on complex analyses. 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. *Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: Work is primarily performed in an office or virtual environment and is generally sedentary. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, site visits, or program reviews. During periods of elevated activity, the incumbent may work extended hours to meet mission-driven deadlines. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office or virtual environment with standard workplace conditions. Occasional travel to operational or interagency locations may involve varying weather and mission conditions consistent with safety requirements. As a Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire - Incident Business) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops project charters, plans, schedules, and governance routines; monitors progress; resolves issues; and implements corrective actions to maintain alignment with objectives, schedule, and resource constraints. Conducts analyses of proposed program changes, including impacts of legislative and regulatory requirements, long-range goals, resource needs, and stakeholder impacts, and incident business. Applies qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze program and business data included budget and financial management. Conducts comprehensive reviews of wildland fire program business processes and internal controls; identifies gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities; and develops recommendations to strengthen standardization, accountability, and cost effectiveness. Prepares and delivers briefings, executive summaries, decision memoranda, and presentations that translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for leaders. Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you MAY be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. Subject to frequent extended travel up to 25% of the time particularly during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel. Education IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0343 series utilizing education at the GS-13 level.