This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans; Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats (CTET). The primary purpose of this position is to lead efforts on countering emerging threats. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Senior Policy Analyst, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include: Develops and evaluates policies in counterterrorism and the emerging threats of foreign influence and misinformation/disinformation and violent extremism, takes necessary actions to achieve organizational objectives and recommends program objectives and improvements for the future. Advances DHS appropriations and authorizations goals and oversees the development and coordination of all materials needed for Congressional engagements. Review and analyze relevant intelligence and policies on counterterrorism and emerging threats and synthesize that information in order to inform DHS senior leadership and policy development. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders. Represent the office at engagements with the National Security Council, Departments and Agencies, and other stakeholders to inform the development and implementation of CTET policies, plans, and strategies. Clearly and concisely communicating recommendations in writing and orally on CTET policies, plans, and strategies to senior leaders. Editing written products to ensure they are clear and concise. Advance DHS Policy's legislative affairs goals by developing materials for all Congressional engagements as well as developing budget justification documents. Advance DHS Policy's posture related to appropriations and authorizations goals and achievements. 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Experience serving as a senior policy analyst or senior policy advisor analyzing Intelligence, Counter Terrorism and Emerging Threats (CTET), specifically countering foreign influence and misinformation/disinformation, and countering violent extremism to support the development and implementation of policies, plans, and strategies to address these issues and either orally or in writing present these options to senior officials. Applicants must have experience serving as a representative to the National Security Council and supporting other interagency task forces, including the Countering Violent Extremism task force, as well as having provided daily operational and policy support. Specialized experience is also required in legislative affairs, including experience in advancing federal appropriations and authorization goals, ensuring the completion of mandated Congressional reports, developing budget appeals documents, drafting materials for Congressional hearings, briefings and notifications, and experience serving as a Senior Professional Staff Member in Congress on Homeland Security issues. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All 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.

Education

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Julian Torres
• Phone: 2028052854
• Email: [email protected]