Joining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations, Washington Field Office will allow you to contribute to the research and development of products that impact the evaluation, measurement, and effectiveness of agency programs. Apply for this exciting opportunity to participate in studies that lead to solutions, recommendations, and strategies to optimize agency programs and accomplish agency objectives.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Management and Program Analystin the Office of Investigations. Typical work assignments include: Utilizing software to independently organize, analyze, and present data using formulas, codes, or other established data analysis techniques. Researching and analyzing data, policies, procedures, and other organizational line program operation that requires evaluation to determine if stated objectives are being met. Coordinating and leading studies evaluating program line operations; formulating recommendations; and planning the successive phases of the study. Developing documents and information products that support recommendations or solutions in a convincing manner. Providing technical guidance and interpretations that gauge whether organizational operations are in accordance with foundational documents.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience requirements as noted below Minimum Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-09 level (starting salary $68,405.00) if you possess one of the following: GS-09: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Compiling information and data to provide for use in studies, evaluations, and/or assessments; Reviewing research and/or data to support analyses of program operations; and Communicating findings from data analyses or research to senior specialists to assist in the development of project deliverables. OR Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related, at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (less than two years) that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. Minimum Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $82,764.00) if you possess one of the following: GS-11: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Participating in research and analyses to evaluate trends in data in support of studies, evaluations, and/or assessments; Preparing documents, reports, and/or presentations to provide technical information to stakeholders; and Applying knowledge research methodology and/or data analysis to contribute to the evaluation of program operations and effectiveness. OR Successful completion of a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, e.g., LL.M., if related, at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (less than three years) that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]