This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Management Directorate (MGMT), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a management and program analyst supporting the Biometric Data Sharing Program (BDSP) Portfolio Manager in the implementation and evaluation of biometric and identity biometric international programs. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-9/11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as a management and program analyst supporting the Biometric Data Sharing Program (BDSP) Portfolio Manager in the implementation of biometric and identity biometric international programs. Studies, analyzes, and resolves problems related to the accuracy and validity of OBIM data and systems for disseminating information about the program and international biometric operations. Participates in international biometrics data sharing planning and analysis operations that allow DHS to integrate its diverse information and more fully integrate its diverse information on international persons with other intelligence. Provides support to the coordination and collaboration functions with international and domestic partners to adjudicate biometric matches from inbound and outbound international queries. Serves as lead analyst for two international biometric exchange initiatives with the responsibility to coordinate, research and create written products outlining the benefits of the programs. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and may be subject to random testing.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

GS-9 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-7) or public or private sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Providing technical operational support to identity data sharing planning and analysis. Prepares information for measuring accomplishments and assists in gathering data for further analysis. Supports special studies, assignments, and projects related to specific program goals. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Master's or equivalent graduate degree 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.B. or J.D., if related -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 18 graduate level credits). NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-9) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Interpreting and adapting available guidelines and resolve problems. Creates process charts and briefing material to provide an overview of the operational processes and description of the data received. Support the establishment of operations, support training efforts, provide weekly updates on the status of the program to senior leadership as well as support any reporting functions. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.M., if related -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits). NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-11) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Collecting, presenting, analyzing, and verify biometric identity data in support of program office mission. Analysis of measurable data to forecast, project, and recommend actions for timely decisions. Gathers information, identifies, and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of information sharing operations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. 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. 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 by the closing of this announcement. 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 SF-50s 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. 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. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

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