This position is in the Special Events Program (SEP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS SEP core mission areas; information collection; risk assessment; information sharing; and coordination of federal support to major special events. This Program supports unified interagency, intra-agency, and inter-government coordination and information sharing efforts for special events requiring coordinated federal engagement. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include: Assess program effectiveness or the improvement of complex program and management processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of the DHS SEP. Serves as a subject matter expert on the SEP portfolio, providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive knowledge of special events security best practices, incident command, resource coordination, information sharing and interpretation, and risk assessment for special events and related program processes and methods. Researches, analyzes, and provides expert technical advice and assistance on complex special event related issues, such as issues or problems which impact substantive, mission-oriented programs. Provide expert advice and guidance on the DHS SEP, processes, and related activities with national impact. 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.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• 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.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• May be required to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule which may be require rotating shifts, including night work, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsiveness to elevated threat levels may require special considerations, such as travel and temporary relocation.
• May require deploying to areas outside the National Capital Region in response to significant events.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive knowledge of special event security operations and/or planning. Providing advice and guidance in information sharing for special events or other complex coordination environments. Researching, analyzing, and aiding on complex threats, attack trends and special event related issues that impact substantive, mission-oriented programs. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. 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. 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).

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

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