This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Programs Office. The mission of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is to provide federal leadership and assistance in support of state and local criminal justice strategies to achieve safe communities; BJA's overall goals are to reduce violent crime, create safer communities, and reform the U.S. criminal justice system.

Duties

Serves as a Special Assistant within in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Programs Office. Serves as staff writer for the Deputy Director's written products and presentations. Researches, reviews, edits and rewrites content to effectively explain and interpret a variety of complex and potentially controversial policies, programs, issues, and activities. Analyzes a wide range of primary source materials to ensure the Deputy Director is accurately and objectively informed and prepared for decision-making. Manages special projects, providing advice to senior management on major program issues related to policy. Conducts comprehensive analyses of current OJP initiatives, gathers input and guidance, and provides feedback.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Selective Placement/Screen Out Factor: Experience conducting grant data analysis, synthesizing data and information for decision making, and preparing grant performance talking points, papers, and presentations. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Prepares speeches, talking points, statements, and/or other related documents for leaders and other officials for addressing policy matters before audiences, such as office staff, congressional staff, and/or Members of Congress. Participates in policy formulation and/or participating in liaison activities for office-wide programs. Researches and/or writes reports or other documents on program issues providing expert guidance and analysis. Plans, organizes, and/or completes analytical studies on issues related to key office programs. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Special Project Planning or Accomplishment Preparation of Written Materials Liaison Activities Research and Analysis Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Justice Assistance DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: Joseph Mackey
• Phone: 202-812-6699
• Email: [email protected]