Business Management Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in the Division of Business Management. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 04/13/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Requirements Continued...

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: 1 - Manage the development of strategic or business plans; 2 - Manage the development and negotiation of business or partnership agreements; 3 - Facilitate implementation of third party operating or maintenance plans; 4 - Conduct the performance evaluations of nonprofit or commercial operations; Volunteer Experience: 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.

ICTAP/CTAP Clearance- Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Major Duties:

Works with Park's senior management and multi-disciplinary staff to develop strategies for business agreements and agreement administration that help achieve Park management goals, within the context of the Park's General Management Plan, other planning documents, and NPS rules, regulations, and policies.

Develops business agreements, including cooperative agreements, concession contracts, leases, and special use permits.

Works with partner organizations and park's senior leadership and other internal stakeholders to develop appropriate partnership terms and conditions, draft agreements, and manage policy and legal review processes.

Effectively negotiates final agreement terms with partners.

Determines and develops the specific terms and conditions required in business agreements, including but is not limited to identifying and defining the types of activities authorized, assigned facilities, facilities management and capital improvement programs, financial requirements, fee programs, performance standards, various operational plans, and safety programs.

Analyzes visitor needs, local market, financial information, and the park mission to anticipate trends and challenges and make strategic recommendations to park leadership regarding diverse business, real estate, and partnership opportunities in the park.

Facilitates communication between park partners and multi-disciplinary NPS staff to accomplish long-term goals as well as resolve day to day issues.