Fire Business Analyst - Direct Hire Authority

Management and Program Analyst (Fire Business)

This Management and Program Analyst (Fire Business) position serves as a regional Fire Business Analyst with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Region, Division of Wildland Fire Management in Nashville, Tennessee providing budget, business and fire management expertise. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.

Responsibilities :

Provides guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues and the integration of these activities into the wildland fire management programs. Serves as a consultant and authoritative expert to the regional wildland fire management team, as requested on fire business activities and issues. Conducts site specific readiness reviews of fire business and fire operations carried out by the Bureau and its cooperators. In coordination with Fire Management Officers (FMO), formulates regional fire policies, writes business plans, and administers programs necessary for the support of wildland fire management. Conducts program reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, standards and overall effectiveness of fire business operations. Performs a wide variety of analytical and advisory functions to support the fire management program budgets region wide. Performs budget execution and administration work, such as : monitoring obligations incurred, expenditure tracking, expenditure trend analysis, and coordinates quarterly updates with agency and regional budget staff.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

Experience and Education Requirements : (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions for GS-0343 Series). GS-11 : 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following : (1) Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations and / or administrative support functions to recommend improvement solutions to work unit level issues; (2) Developing new or modified work methods; (3) Analyzing local policies and programs to determine the impact of changes on programs or work operations; (4) Reviewing and analyzing data to determine program effectiveness in attaining goals and / or to develop program measurement criteria; and (5) Gathering data to provide feedback, prepare reports, and / or to present briefings; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., in a field related to this position.

Physical Demands :

The office work is primarily sedentary. Work outside of the office requires travel to various locations throughout the United States, under a variety of climatic conditions and elevations. Working Conditions : Much of the work is performed in an office setting, but also involves outdoor environments with exposure to a variety of climatic conditions and elevations. Fire management work involves an exposure to smoke and intense heat. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations, as prescribed in manuals / supplements, or by the designated Safety Officer. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Note :

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

Education :

If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.