Fisheries Disaster Program Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Assist NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region in assessing fishery disaster requests submitted under Section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

• Evaluate requests for completeness and collaborate with state, tribal, and government entities.

• Analyze complete request packages in accordance with established policy methodologies.

• Compose decision memos to facilitate a determination by the Secretary of Commerce.

• Develop and sustain tracking tools, templates, databases, and filing systems for Alaska fishery disasters from declaration up to grant close-out.

• Provide program management assistance to the Regional Fishery Disaster Assistance Lead.

• Act as the primary contact for requesting entities from the initial receipt of requests through to final decisions and funding.

• Address inquiries and redirect out-of-scope issues to the Lead.

• Evaluate disaster requests against the necessary information outlined in MSA Section 312(a) and inform requesters of any missing or incomplete details.

• Alert the Lead when beginning the review process and communicate deficiencies via email.

• Draft and update decision memos using approved templates, incorporating the Lead's recommended decisions.

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff inquiries during both Headquarters and Region clearance processes.

• Create an annotated template for Alaska fishery disaster requests for use by requesters.

• Monitor websites of state, federal, and the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for disaster-relief information.

• Compile annual reports on pending and approved Alaska fishery disasters.

• Formulate spend plans for leadership consideration.

• Submit monthly progress reports and invoices by the 15th of the following month.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in program planning and management within a team setting.

• Background in reviewing and assessing fundamental quantitative data, such as population size and basic economic data.

• Experience in policy analysis with the capability to evaluate specific data and information against required standards.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing software, including current MS Office and Google Workspace (Google Office Suite) skills.

• Competence with online seminar tools such as Google Meet or Webex.

• Ability to adhere to established procedures to complete designated tasks.

• Must undergo a background investigation prior to starting work.

• Must be eligible to obtain a PIV/CAC and a NOAA email account.

• Experience in salmon management, including data analysis or management reports, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental coverage.

• Vacation benefits.

• Sick leave benefits.

• Holiday pay benefits.