This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Office of SAFETY Act Implementation. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and conduct broad management and program analysis studies and projects; and provide advice and consultation to subordinate DHS agencies and other Federal agencies regarding the improvement organization and program activities and operations. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Evaluating programs, advising management and performing analytical work utilizing methods and techniques to analyze projects, such as applications from entities seeking SAFETY Act designation. Planning and conducting a variety of authoritative, comprehensive, complex and sensitive projects and studies that encompass the analysis and evaluation of the distribution of work among positions and organizations and the appropriate staffing levels and skills mix; the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve the efficiency of administrative and program operations; the organization, methods, and procedures for providing state-of-the-art administrative support systems such as communications, directives, and documentation; business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations; administrative program policies, regulations, goals and objectives; management evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology; and/or employee/organizational efficiency and productivity including staffing, work methods, and administrative control systems such as those designed to prevent waste, fraud, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation of assets. Planning and performing extensive management surveys to determine compliance with agency regulations, procedures, sound management practices, and effective utilization of staff. Reviewing, advising on, and conducting complex analyses, evaluations, or investigations in support of organizational programs, systems, and processes, including areas where definitions, methods, and/or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain, or where boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Serving as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Delivering complex information (e.g., preparing presentations, briefs, etc.) in written and oral form to leadership, management and other internal or external stakeholders that required analytical, strong communication skills and technical acumen. Consulting with management to prepare detailed plans, goals, objectives, requirements, and criteria for complex or high-value management processes and systems, such as developing staffing standards for new or substantially altered program functions. 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.
• 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.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience for the GS-13: 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: 1) Planning and/or conducting studies to analyze administrative processes (i.e. distribution of work, effect of automation; organizational efficiency, etc.); 2) Developing new methods and techniques to address administrative problems for which guidelines and precedents are not applicable; 3) Assessing short and long range plans to recommend opportunities to improve program efficiency and effectiveness; 4) Directing the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data related to operations. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Conducting surveys to determine compliance with agency regulations/procedures; 2) Preparing and/or presenting findings and recommendations to resolve management issues; 3) Analyzing programmatic data to identify areas to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations. 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jenny Kern
• Phone: (912) 267-3100
• Email: [email protected]