Management and Program Analyst (Wildland Fire)

Department of Interior; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Wildland Fire Service, part of the Department of the Interior, seeks a Management & Program Analyst (Wildland Fire) at the GS-9/11 level. This Direct Hire Authority position requires completing minimum qualifications with detailed experience in program data, administrative policies, and automated systems for reporting and analysis.

Some travel and telework options may apply. Applicants must demonstrate hours worked per position for crediting specialized experience and may substitute education

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 for GS-9 level, or at least three of listed duties for GS-11 level.
• Education substitutions allowed: master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B./J.D.; or higher-level graduate education.
• Experience and education must meet minimum qualification requirements by the closing date.

Skills

Gathering data

Analyzing data

Administrative guidance

Data manipulation

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

LL.B. or J.D.

Tools

Automated data systems

Job description

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.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.
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.

Only experience and education obtained by 11/24/2026 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-9 level:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 is required. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: performing administrative support duties such as gathering and reviewing statistical and program data; providing guidance on administrative policies and procedures; using automated systems and databases to accomplish work activities; manipulate data and produce reports. Applicants need to meet at least 2 of these in order to meet minimum qualifications for this grade level.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

For the GS-09: a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years (32 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR an LL.B. or J.D; OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.

For the GS-11 level:

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 is required. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, work processes, and/or management support programs and functions; gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; providing direction on administrative policies and procedures; using automated systems and databases to accomplish work activities; manipulate data and produce reports. Applicants need to meet at least 3 of these in order to meet minimum qualifications for this grade level.

Substitution of Education for Experience: GS-11:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.

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 sedentary and performed in an office or virtual environment. Occasional travel may be required for meetings or program reviews.

Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in an office or virtual environment with standard workplace conditions. Occasional travel may involve varying weather and operational conditions consistent with safety requirements.