Senior Wildland Fire Policy & Strategy Advisor

U.S. Department of the Interior; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior policy and program coordination specialist to support federal natural resource and public land management missions.

You will advise senior leaders, align policy with strategic objectives, and coordinate across agencies to drive program effectiveness. The role requires strong leadership, cross-agency collaboration, and the ability to manage multi-year initiatives within a federal framework.

Qualifications

• Citizenship requirement and suitability for federal service.
• Ability to advise senior leadership on policy and program matters.
• Experience coordinating across multiple agencies and partners.
• Willingness to undergo background investigation and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on matters affecting the national fire management portfolio.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, oversee policy implementation, and coordinate budget alignment.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and develop policies, standards, and governance models.
• Plan and oversee major initiatives requiring multiagency coordination.

Skills

Interagency collaboration

Policy guidance

Strategic planning

Budget guidance

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior policy and program coordination specialist to support federal natural resource and public land management missions.

You will advise senior leaders, align policy with strategic objectives, and coordinate across agencies to drive program effectiveness. The role requires strong leadership, cross-agency collaboration, and the ability to manage multi-year initiatives within a federal framework.