This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of congressional work including controlling, analyzing, researching, and formulation of official responses to written and telephonic requests from Members of Congress and their staffs as well as Congressional Committees on matters of Congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation.

Duties

As a LEAD CORRESPONDENCE ANALYST GS 0301 13, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Leads a team of Correspondence Analysts in identifying, distributing and balancing workloads and tasks. Performs research, analytical, data, acquisition, data analyses, and issues analysis assignments. Obtains and compiles past correspondence, reports, and recent news analyses assignments. Reviews incoming correspondence in relation to clearly delineated organizational functions and program responsibilities. Keeps track of timeframes and progress for developing responses. Performs assigned segments of audits and reviews to evaluate timeliness, flow, and quality of correspondence. Compose responses to incoming inquiries, suggests appropriate responses and provides status reports. Coordinates exchanges of information and joint activities with staff members of other organizations, and of agencies having related functions, pertaining to specific information needed for input for correspondence, and for audits and reviews.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Lead a team of Correspondence Analysts and perform a variety of administrative functions to support the substantive programs of the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA); Research and finalize written materials, reports, and Questions for the Record prepared by the Department component organizations to ensure that the information provided consistently and accurately describes the Secretary's position on strategic matters and agency operations; and Train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility 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. Time-in-grade Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Education

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Monique Ladner
• Email: [email protected]