This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management. The primary purpose of this position is to Develop biometric data analysis methods including experimental design to understand causal processes for policy evaluation and provide recommendations that will enable leadership to take actionable steps to sustain and improve the utility and precision of OBIM's identity management solution. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR, GS-1501-13/14, your typical work assignments may include: Enhance the security of our citizens and visitors Facilitate legitimate travel and trade Ensure the integrity of the immigration system Protect the privacy of our visitors All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• The work will require travel and work odd hours during emergencies, as well as performance of emergency relocation duty.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $112,015) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Identity capabilities and evolving technology development according to strategic direction and growth objectives. Evaluates, and shares solutions for scientific, mathematical, and/or statistical problems, methods, conditions, and issues. Identifies, develops, and realizes potential synergies and information-sharing opportunities among federal partnerships. Identification technology improvements, and enhancements for the identification and verification of individuals. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level (starting salary $132,368) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Identity capabilities and evolving technology development according to strategic direction and growth objectives. Evaluates, and shares solutions for scientific, mathematical, and/or statistical problems, methods, conditions, and issues. Identifies, develops, and realizes potential synergies and information-sharing opportunities among federal partnerships. Identification technology improvements, and enhancements for the identification and verification of individuals. Identifies and mitigates deployment risks, including cultural and business process change implications. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Kevin Adams
• Phone: 202-868-0948
• Email: [email protected]