FUL-Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, at Denali National Park and Preserve. In addition to hourly salary, you will receive a 3.00% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), subject to annual review and adjustment. This position is also announced under Merit Promotion authority with announcement number CAHM-27-13105895-MP-CBN.

Duties

Serves as the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst for Denali National Park and Preserve, providing strategic analysis, planning, and advisory support to park leadership. This position leads the park's planning team and evaluates organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and program outcomes to support informed decision-making, resource stewardship, and achievement of National Park Service priorities. Day-to-Day Duties Supervise and lead the park planning and analysis team. Conduct studies to improve organizational performance and efficiency. Analyze park programs and recommend operational improvements. Develop reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership. Coordinate planning efforts, projects, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: Conducting management or program analyses to evaluate organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, or program performance. Analyzing policies, procedures, data, or performance measures and developing recommendations for improvement. Advising managers or leadership officials on organizational, operational, or strategic issues. Planning, coordinating, or evaluating projects, initiatives, or program activities. Leading, coordinating, or supervising employees, teams, or workgroups engaged in analytical, planning, or program management functions. Note: You must include hours per week worked on your resume. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.