Management Analyst

Federal Emergency Management Agency•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, Associate Administrator Directorate. The Management Analyst provides authoritative guidance and technical assistance to FEMA Regional Offices, supporting analysis and decisions related to Presidential major disaster and emergency declarations. The position analyzes ongoing incidents, preliminary damage assessments, operational reporting, historical data, and other information to identify trends and assess declaration implications. It evaluates reporting performance, data quality, and operational trends; recommends process improvements; and develops findings and recommendations for senior leadership. The analyst develops and coordinates Presidential action packages concerning declaration requests, appeals, and cost share adjustments, integrating operational, policy, financial, and program information to support executive review and Presidential decisions. The role also coordinates activities following Presidential determinations, including disseminating decisions and preparing, reviewing, and coordinating FEMA-State/Tribal Agreements and follow-up actions. It develops briefing materials and executive correspondence for senior FEMA leadership, Federal officials, Members of Congress, and the media. All FEMA employees have regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities. This position is subject to around-the-clock recall for emergency operations, which may involve irregular hours, work outside the official duty station, and duties beyond the official position description. Emergency travel may be extensive, with little advance notice, and may require extended deployments to physically austere and operationally challenging locations. The selected candidate must attend a three-week in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding; FEMA covers travel expenses.

Requirements

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government for qualification at the GS-12 level.
Experience applying emergency management policies, program guidance, and agency directives.
Experience analyzing operational data, program information, and stakeholder input to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Experience evaluating the potential impacts of proposed changes to program schedules, priorities, and resources.
U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass and maintain a Moderate Risk background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
Ability to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period.
Attend a three-week, in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding.

Responsibilities

Analyze ongoing incidents to assess the potential for State, Tribal, and Territorial governments to request Presidential major disaster or emergency declarations.
Integrate preliminary damage assessment information, operational reporting, historical data, and other relevant information to identify trends, evaluate declaration implications, and develop analytical findings and recommendations for senior leadership.
Evaluate reporting performance, data quality, and operational trends; identify systemic issues; recommend process improvements; and enhance declaration-related information accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Develop and coordinate Presidential action packages containing FEMA recommendations for major disaster and emergency declarations, declaration appeals, and cost share adjustments requested by States and Tribal governments.
Integrate operational, policy, financial, and program information to evaluate issues, ensure recommendations are accurate and complete, and support executive review and Presidential decision-making.
Coordinate post-Presidential determination activities by disseminating declaration decisions to FEMA Regional Offices, Headquarters program offices, the FEMA Operations Center, and other stakeholders.
Prepare, review, and coordinate FEMA-State/Tribal Agreements and oversee follow-up actions to implement Presidential declaration decisions consistently and on time in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements.
Develop and coordinate briefing materials and executive correspondence for senior FEMA leadership, other Federal officials, Members of Congress, and the media.
Synthesize operational, policy, and program information to communicate key issues, emerging trends, and status updates for executive awareness and decision-making.
Perform regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities and, when required, deploy for emergency operations.