Management and Program Analyst

Federal Emergency Management Agency•Emmitsburg, MD

11d

About The Position

The Management and Program Analyst serves in the National Preparedness Directorate, National Disaster & Emergency Management University. The role analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions, improve organizational outcomes, identify trends and operational gaps, and develop solutions that strengthen program delivery and efficiency. The analyst builds internal and external partnerships to align objectives and support program implementation. The position includes regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities. Employees may be recalled at any time to support emergency operations, which can involve irregular hours, work outside the official duty station, and duties beyond those in the official position description. Emergency deployments may require extensive travel, sometimes for weeks or months with little advance notice, and may involve relocation to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. If selected, the employee must attend a three-week, in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding; FEMA will cover travel expenses. The position requires a background investigation for Public Trust/Moderate Risk, U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration where applicable, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card. Applicants must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Successfully pass and maintain a Public Trust/Moderate Risk background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required where applicable.
Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
Must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period.
For the GS-14 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government is required.
Specialized experience must include executing and evaluating strategic or operational plans to ensure progress aligns with leadership goals; creating senior-level presentations, reports, or documents communicating strategic initiatives or complex issues; and collaborating with stakeholders to lead and execute projects toward organizational goals.
Attend a three-week, in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding if selected.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic program efforts by analyzing organizational goals, identifying priorities, and developing actionable plans aligned with leadership's vision and long-term objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships, facilitate communication, align work across organizational levels, and improve program effectiveness.
Communicate with internal and external partners, provide updates, gather input, and use that input to support program effectiveness and generate senior-level products.
Respond to requests for information from senior leaders with minimal oversight.
Use qualitative and quantitative data to develop and monitor training initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency, align with agency goals, and address gaps in administrative operations and resource management.
Identify and develop standard operating procedures and tools to improve organizational efficiency.
Develop products and briefing materials for senior leaders.
Fulfill regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, including potential emergency deployments and related travel.