Summary These positions will serve as a regional Fire Business Analyst within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Branch of Fire Management, Duty Station TBD from the following Regions: Alaska, Eastern, Eastern Oklahoma, Pacific, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and Western Regions. This announcement will be used to fill multiple 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 specialized guidance and advice in the development, management and implementation of fire business issues and the integration of these activities into the wildland fire management program. 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. Develops, monitors, and evaluates the region's fire management program, regarding fiscal submissions, including budgetary, fire severity, and Annual Work Plan (AWP) submissions for all fire management sub-activities. 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. GS-12: 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-11 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 substantive/multifaceted issues; (2) Developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, and/or management operations; (3) Analyzing organizational policies and operating 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date. 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. Education If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION Additional Information Indian Preference Policy: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference. All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2025 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anchorage, Alaska, Billings, Montana, Browning, Montana, Crow Agency, Montana, Fairbanks, Alaska, Fort Washakie, Wyoming, Harlem, Montana, Juneau, Alaska, Lame Deer, Montana, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Nashville, Tennessee, Phoenix, Arizona, and Sacramento, California to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. SALARY WILL BE SET IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAY SCALE OF FINALIZED LOCATION. Travel and relocation expenses MAY BE authorized in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Final determination will be made by Management. The pay flexibilities of the recruitment bonus, relocation bonus, and student loan repayment MAY BE authorized by the manager (pending availability of funds and higher management approval). The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis, and is neither promised nor guaranteed. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs management has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license. The full performance level of these positions can be at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp