FUL-Management and Program Analyst

Department of Interior; Alaska; On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

COLA 3%

Job summary

The Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Alaska Region, Denali National Park and Preserve, seeks a professional at the GS-12 level. The vacancy notes a 3% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Time-in-Grade requirements.

Applicants must indicate hours per week on their resume to ensure proper crediting of experience. Primary responsibilities include conducting analyses to improve organizational effectiveness, evaluating programs, and advising leadership on strategic issues.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience includes two of: management/program analyses, policy/data/performance analysis, advising leadership, project planning, and leading teams.
• Hours per week must be stated on resume for proper crediting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to evaluate organizational effectiveness or program performance.
• Analyze policies and data and develop improvement recommendations.
• Advise managers on organizational or strategic issues.
• Plan, coordinate, or evaluate projects and program activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Advising leadership

Project coordination

Team leadership

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.