Program Analyst (Recovery Coordinator)

GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Experience in response and recovery operations for emergencies such as natural or manmade disasters; AND Experience with coordinating with local, state, or federal officials or stakeholders during emergencies; AND Provide response and recovery support for all disaster survivors and community stakeholders; AND Draft task-orientated plans that integrate an organization's programs with local, state, or tribal governments, or key stakeholders.

These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. There is no education substitution for this grade level. If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Program Analyst (Recovery Coordinator) Series 0343 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. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/05/2026.

As a Program Analyst (Recovery Coordinator) at theGS- 0343-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Develop pre-disaster relationships within the Whole Community to create a methodical and formulaic approach to long term recovery that promotes resiliency and facilities post-incident recovery operations. Serve as Agency spokesperson at regional conferences, meetings, committees, and working groups to present the organization's message and to ensure seamless integration of incident recovery operations.

Use exceptional knowledge of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) to represent SBA in Federal, state, and local meetings to develop, monitor, and execute SBA's role in recovery efforts in the impacted state, in both a pre and post disaster environment.