FUL-Management and Program Analyst

U.S. National Park Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Park Service, Alaska Region, Denali National Park and Preserve, is seeking a professional at the GS-12 level with demonstrated specialized experience in management analyses, policy evaluation, and leadership in program activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership on organizational and strategic issues and requires hours-per-week documentation on resumes. Applicants should meet Time-in-Grade requirements and understand the Merit Promotion authority for the

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent.
• Experience evaluating organizational performance and implementing improvements.
• Experience advising managers on organizational or strategic issues.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or evaluating program activities.
• Experience leading teams engaged in analytical or program management work.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Policy analysis

Leadership

Project coordination

Advising management

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, at Denali National Park and Preserve.

In addition to hourly salary, you will receive a 3.00% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), subject to annual review and adjustment.

This position is also announced under Merit Promotion authority with announcement number CAHM-27-13105895-MP-CBN.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in at least two of the following:

• Conducting management or program analyses to evaluate organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, or program performance.
• Analyzing policies, procedures, data, or performance measures and developing recommendations for improvement.
• Advising managers or leadership officials on organizational, operational, or strategic issues.
• Planning, coordinating, or evaluating projects, initiatives, or program activities.
• Leading, coordinating, or supervising employees, teams, or workgroups engaged in analytical, planning, or program management functions.

Note: You must include hours per week worked on your resume.

Volunteer Experience: 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.