Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Program Management Program, will allow you to assist in securing, developing, implementing, and sustaining information technology to support the U.S. Secret Service enterprise and its Protective and Investigative missions.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Acquisition)in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, IT Program Management Program. Typical work assignments include: Supporting the implementation of Information Technology (IT) acquisition policies and procedures directed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the USSS Chief Information Officer as they apply to development, acquisition and operations of IT programs and projects being acquired for the USSS to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT systems. Developing, implementing, and providing technical oversight of the cost, scheduling, and performance baselines for various acquisition and procurement initiatives for OCIO. Performing contract management functions such as monitoring and ensuring compliance on OCIO assigned contracts. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to provides technical advice to senior leaders.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $99,200.00) if you possess one f ull year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Reviewing program data and requirements for the development of short and/or long-range management plans; Assisting in IT related acquisition process to advise on contracting policies and procedures consistent with acquisition regulations; and Using analytical techniques or methods for the assessment and improvement of programs, processes, and systems. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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