This position is located in Office of Response and Recovery, Associate Administrator Directorate. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, attention to detail and experience drafting formal correspondence.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will provide authoritative guidance and technical assistance to FEMA Regional Offices. Typical assignments include: Performs analysis of ongoing incidents to assess the potential for State, Tribal, and Territorial governments to request Presidential major disaster or emergency declarations.
Integrates preliminary damage assessment information, operational reporting, historical data, and other relevant information to identify trends, evaluate declaration implications, and develop analytical findings and recommendations that support senior leadership decision-making.
Evaluates reporting performance, data quality, and operational trends to identify systemic issues, recommend process improvements, and enhance the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of declaration-related information. Develops and coordinates Presidential action packages containing FEMA recommendations for major disaster and emergency declarations, declaration appeals, and cost share adjustments requested by States and Tribal governments.
Integrates operational, policy, financial, and program information to evaluate issues, ensure the accuracy and completeness of recommendations, and support executive review and Presidential decision-making. Coordinates post-Presidential determination activities by ensuring timely dissemination of declaration decisions to FEMA Regional Offices, Headquarters program offices, the FEMA Operations Center, and other stakeholders.
Prepares, reviews and coordinates the execution of FEMA-State/Tribal Agreements and oversees required follow-up actions to ensure the accurate, timely, and consistent implementation of Presidential declaration decisions in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements.
Develops and coordinates comprehensive briefing materials and executive correspondence for senior FEMA leadership, other Federal officials, Members of Congress, and the media regarding major disaster and emergency declaration requests. Synthesizes complex operational, policy, and program information to communicate key issues, emerging trends, and status updates and provide accurate, timely information supporting executive awareness and decision-making.
What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.
All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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victoria.vieng@associates.fema.dhs.gov
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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