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Job opening: Program Analyst (Biometrics and Identity)

Salary: $139 395 - 181 216 per year
Published at: Jun 12 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Management Directorate (MGMT), Office of Biometric and Identity Management (OBIM), Office of the Director (OOD), Futures Identity (FI) reporting to the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD), OBIM. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program analyst by analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned Biometric and Identity programs. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Analyst (Biometrics and Identity), GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include: Proposes, coordinates, and supports research and development of possible applications of emerging techniques and the application of the latest technological discoveries to objectively advance solutions and capabilities that impact the Department, including force readiness. Manages OBIM's outreach and liaison efforts across a diverse range of designated organizations and key stakeholders in the biometrics community. Conducts mid-range and long-range planning meetings, assessing and establishing long-term goals of the biometric identity programs relative to the development, acquisition, testing, product improvements, fielding, and sustainment of the biometrics systems. Performs the duties of COR, including contract, financial, budgeting, and associated activities. Guides the activities of contract support personnel. Directs the development, preparation, and distribution of FI's biometric publications and engagement strategy framework, including technology, etc. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. 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.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Proposes, coordinates, and supports research and development of possible applications of emerging techniques and the application of the latest technological discoveries to objectively advance solutions and capabilities that impact the Department, including force readiness. Coordinates and/or administers all phases of assigned contracts from inception to completion including analyzing program requirements in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contractual provisions and other regulatory requirements. Develops and implements effective communications, outreach plans, and program initiatives in the field of future biometric identity services to inform and educate targeted audiences in establishing stakeholders' understanding of the Futures Identity mission, goals, values, programs, and activities. 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: Maria Merlina
  • Email: [email protected]

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