Fisheries Disaster Program Analyst

AIS, Inc.

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and policy analysis, with a strong ability to evaluate data against established standards. Proficient in communication and collaboration with various stakeholders in the fishery disaster assistance process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Planning And ManagementPolicy AnalysisData EvaluationExcellent Verbal And Written CommunicationSalmon Management

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Hard Skills

Data EvaluationProgram ManagementPolicy AnalysisQuantitative Data ReviewDecision Memo Drafting

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceGoogle MeetWebexTracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Background InvestigationPIV/CAC Eligibility

Industry Keywords

NOAA FisheriesMagnuson-Stevens ActFishery Disaster AssistanceAlaska Fishery DisastersPacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region in evaluating fishery disaster requests submitted under Section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act
Review requests for completeness and coordinate with requesting states, tribes, and government entities
Evaluate complete request packages against established policy methodology
Draft decision memos to support a determination by the Secretary of Commerce
Build and maintain tracking tools, templates, databases, and file systems for Alaska fishery disasters from declaration through grant close-out
Provide program management support to the Regional Fishery Disaster Assistance Lead
Serve as point of contact for requesting entities from initial request receipt through final decision and funding
Answer questions and refer out-of-scope items to the Lead
Review disaster requests against required information in MSA Section 312(a) and notify requesters of missing or incomplete information
Notify the Lead when commencing review and report deficiencies by email
Draft and revise decision memos using approved templates and update them with the Lead’s recommended decision
Serve as initial point of contact for staff questions during Headquarters and Region clearance
Develop an annotated Alaska fishery disaster request template for requesters
Monitor state, federal, and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission websites for disaster-relief information
Prepare annual reports on pending and approved Alaska fishery disasters
Develop spend plans for leadership
Submit monthly progress reports and monthly invoices by the 15th of the following month

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in program planning and management in a team environment
Experience reviewing and evaluating basic quantitative data, such as population size data, and basic economic data
Policy analysis experience and ability to evaluate specific data and information against required standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Established skills with spreadsheet and word processing software, including current MS Office and Google Workspace (Google Office Suite) skills
Proficiency with online seminar software such as Google Meet or Webex
Ability to follow established procedures to accomplish specific tasks
Must complete a background investigation prior to beginning work
Must be able to obtain a PIV/CAC and a NOAA email account
Experience with salmon management, including analysis of data or management reports (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Vacation benefits
Sick benefits
Holiday benefits