FUL Management and Program Analyst

Department of Interior; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management is seeking a GS-09 Management and Program Analyst. This federal role requires experience with budget planning, tracking, and program analysis, with qualification options including a Master's degree or 2 years of graduate study.

Pay varies by duty location, with first-time federal hires starting at step 1, and a closing date of 11/09/2026. Applicants must meet Time-in-Grade requirements and demonstrate the ability to compile records, prepare

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07.
• Experience in budget planning, tracking, and execution at a program level.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative tracking systems.
• Ability to analyze programs and prepare reports for upper management.

Skills

Budget planning

Program analysis

Administrative tracking

Report preparation

Advisory to management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

2 years of graduate education

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Job description

You will serve as a FUL Management and Program Analyst with Bureau of Land Management.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Pay will vary based on duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-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, you must meet the following minimum qualifications.

Experience:

GS-09:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as:

• Preparing and compiling records and reports on program goals;
• Developing, tracking, and monitoring budget planning and execution at a unit or program level;
• Independently devising planning and implementation of administrative tracking and management systems;
• Evaluating and preparing reports and formulating recommended action;
• Analyzing results of administrative tasks or programs;
• Preparing cost comparisons;
• Providing advisory services to upper management on budget management practices; and/or
• Providing direction and interpretation of policy, procedures, and guidelines.

-OR-

Education:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

-OR-

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

-OR-

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Combination

of education and experience as listed above.

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.