This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). This position serves as the Deputy Director of the Policy Division within the Policy, Strategy, and Analysis Directorate (PSA), helping to lead a team that is responsible for leading policy development on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related issues for the Department. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Senior Policy Advisor, GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include: Leading a team of policy analysts responsible for policy development on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear weapons and related issues. Provides expert advice and coordinates component participation in policy development related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and related issues. Initiates or conducts research and analysis to gather information and knowledge for recommendations to strategic planning and policy. Serves as policy technical advisor for the development of comprehensive processes, procedures, and tools that align with the department goals, mission, and priorities of DHS leadership. Leads office-wide and interagency projects, coordinating work among staff to prepare reports, briefings, and other documents to present findings and recommendations. 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Leading a team of analysts conducting complex analysis and evaluation for policy development and strategic planning on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, (CBRN) and/or related issues. Serving as a technical expert on CBRN and/or related issues, providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive interpretation for many different program processes and methods. Building and maintaining strategic relationships within and external to the Agency and at all levels of management for fostering policy definition and funding. 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. 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. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. The incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment form (for certain positions identified for drug testing) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer; and employee will be subject to random testing while employed with the Department in a TDP.

Education

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
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• Phone: 317-212-0454
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