This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans. The Primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Policy Analyst on PLCY's Trade and Economic Security team, responsible for providing policy development and coordination, strategy, planning, and analysis to the DHS Secretary and other Departmental and Component leaders. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include: Analyzing, developing, and reviewing a variety of technical reports submitted by DHS component and other agency officials that involve significant and complicated policy issues. Conducting comprehensive research related to forced labor, trade, and economic security issues with China. Assisting with developing and interpreting guidance on related Issues based on the situation or need, and uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, and interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance. Identifying and analyzing policy challenges within DHS, the interagency, international organizations, and foreign partners. Analyzing and evaluating major aspects of substantive, mission-oriented operations and translates that into programmatic and policy recommendations. 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.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• 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.
• Position is subject to random drug testing as designated TDP.
• Position is subject to employment and financial interest disclosure.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Supporting the Analyzation and evaluation of major aspects of substantive, DHS policy and operations. Supporting the development of long-range program goals, plans, objectives, and policies linked to international trade, customs, or other DHS- related initiatives. Assisting withIdentifying and developing policies that resolve problems or cope with issues that directly affect the accomplishment of the program goals and objectives; and Providing advice on complex supply chain and trade issues with China. Providing advice on the use of forced labor to top echelon managers and others on policy matters. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. (NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.) 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. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating major aspects of substantive, mission-oriented operations and translate that into policy recommendations for policy goals. Developing long-range program goals, plans, objectives, and policies linked to key initiatives; Identifying and develop policies that resolve problems or cope with issues that directly affect the accomplishment of the program goals and objectives; and Providing policy advice on complex issues related to supply chains, forced labor, and trade with China to top echelon managers and others on policy matters. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. (NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.) All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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]