Role Description We are currently recruiting for a Program Analyst (Level II/III) to perform Fishery Disaster Request Analysis by performing initial evaluation of any fishery disaster requests received for Alaska and serve as the main point of contact for the requesting entity. All evaluations must follow the new requirements of the amended section 312(a) of the MSA. - Provide program management support to the Regional Fishery Disaster Assistance Lead (Lead). - Upon receipt of a request from the Lead, review the request and contact any requesting entity staff leads identified in the request and provide regional contact information to such staff. - Serve as the point of contact and answer any questions from the requestors during the evaluation process. - Review the request and compare the information provided with the required information listed in MSA section 312(a). - Notify the requestor’s staff contact about any missing/incomplete information and request updates as appropriate. - Evaluate the request based on the methodology contained in the Policy Guidance from the Headquarters office. - Draft a decision memo using agreed upon templates for initial review by the Lead. - Submit the Memo through the appropriate clearance process with Headquarters and the Region. - Develop an annotated template for Alaska fishery disaster requests that is shareable with requesters. - Maintain and update a database of Alaska fishery disasters to track multi-year disasters, including grant tracking. - Create and maintain a file management system specific to AK disasters. Deliverables - Draft emails to notify the Lead about missing or incomplete information in disaster requests. - Draft emails to notify the Lead about receipt of a complete request before beginning evaluation. - Draft Decision Memos using templates provided by the Lead. - Update the Decision Memos with the recommendation decision from the Lead. - Ongoing development of Alaska fishery disaster database for internal use. - Prepare annual report on Alaska fishery disasters that are pending and/or approved. - Prepare Alaska fishery disaster spend plans for leadership. - Monthly progress report including accomplishments, issues encountered, and recommendations, due 15th of the following month. Qualifications - Program planning and management in a team environment. - Review and evaluation of basic quantitative data, such as population size data, and basic economic data. - Policy analysis and the ability to evaluate specific data and information against required standards. - Experience with salmon management including analysis of data or management reports is preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Established skills with spreadsheets and word processing software. - Ability to follow established procedures to accomplish specific tasks. - Current MS Office skills. - Current Google Office Suite Skills. - Skills with online seminar software such as Google, Webex. Salary Salary range is $35 - $50 per hour, dependent upon level of experience. Company Description Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire. Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply. We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.