Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire) to support studies, analyze problems, and develop actionable recommendations within the US Wildland Fire Service. Telework eligibility is noted, and the role involves coordinating with program managers, analysts, and support staff on data calls and reporting.

The position emphasizes evaluating program effectiveness, improving business practices, and maintaining performance measures and reporting

Qualifications

• PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
• If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
• PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
• GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Responsibilities

• Supports management studies and analytical projects addressing wildland fire program effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, and business practices.
• Responds to management requests to analyze problems, issues, and process gaps; drafts problem statements, scope elements, and data calls; and assists in developing alternatives and recommended actions commensurate with program objectives and constraints. Maintains and updates performance measures, analytical tools, and recurring reporting products used to monitor program execution and business practices for assigned areas.
• Reviews program business processes and internal control documentation for assigned areas; identifies gaps, risks, or inefficiencies; and drafts observations and recommended corrective actions for review. Serves as a point of contact among program managers, specialists, and support services staff to obtain and clarify information, coordinate data calls, and ensure timely completion of assigned analytical products.

Job description

Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire)

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-0343-9/11.

Key Responsibilities

As a Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Supports management studies and analytical projects addressing wildland fire program effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, and business practices.

Responds to management requests to analyze problems, issues, and process gaps; drafts problem statements, scope elements, and data calls; and assists in developing alternatives and recommended actions commensurate with program objectives and constraints. Maintains and updates performance measures, analytical tools, and recurring reporting products used to monitor program execution and business practices for assigned areas.

Reviews program business processes and internal control documentation for assigned areas; identifies gaps, risks, or inefficiencies; and drafts observations and recommended corrective actions for review. Serves as a point of contact among program managers, specialists, and support services staff to obtain and clarify information, coordinate data calls, and ensure timely completion of assigned analytical products.

Requirements & Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.

If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.