Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This Program Analyst position is located Enrollment Services and Vetting Program, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Applies fundamental methods, principles and practices of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify issues that impact effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. The supervisor provides instruction on assignments including scope, priorities and deadlines; additional direction is provided for unusual or unique situations. Work is carried out independently within parameters established by the supervisor, and in compliance with standard TSA operational procedures and practices. The supervisor reviews completed work for accuracy and conformance to procedures. Compiles, tracks, and analyzes moderately complicated statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop multiple regular and recurring reports. Reports are used to support decision- making for a range of administrative programs and services. Implements changes and new or modified guidelines, work processes and operations to maintain and/or improve the effectiveness, efficiency or timeliness of work processes and information dissemination. Conducts ongoing reviews to ensure overall compliance with administrative procedures, policies, programs, guidelines, and organizational policies and procedures. Interprets policy guidance and assists managers and employees in understanding how guidance should be applied to programs and operations. Explains program elements, options and flexibilities available to achieve objectives. Monitors and responds to questions and inquiries about assigned program(s) from Agency personnel and external individuals and entities.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band (equivalent to GS-9), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-E or GS-4 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Such Specialized Experience defined as Promote the agency's mission, substantive programs and activities, and inter-relationships among programs, and related management principles and processes; and) Utilize standard information management system(s), databases, office automation systems and processes, and computer applications to support data collection, analysis, and reporting. OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience as outlined in the vacancy announcement. To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-F or GS-9 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Such Specialized Experience defined as: Apply analytical and evaluative methods, techniques, and procedures to assess program development, execution, and management, and make recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency; and) Research and evaluate complex problems, analyze a variety of information and materials and provide recommendations based of knowledge of organization, programs, mission, and functions; and) Compose written communications to develop presentations, SOPs/work guides, content for online resources, etc., to document procedures and promote assigned program(s) to personnel at all levels of the Agency. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

Contacts

• Address OS - Enrollment Services and Vetting Program 6595 Springfield Center Dr Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]