This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Readiness Support Office (CRSO), Systems and Information Integration Office (SI2O). OCRSO is responsible for mission support, logistics integration, and DHS's real estate, personal property, and fleet and mobile assets portfolio. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the program specialist for one of SI2O's information technology (IT) systems. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

SI2O delivers and facilitates data and information sharing to enable insights, innovation, performance measurement and strategic decision making for the Department's mission support operations. With a focus on data and information sharing and governance, data science, analytics, reporting, and mission support, SI2O strives to build a culture of data driven decision making and to enhance the workforce's ability to leverage data and analytics. Located within the SI2O Systems Branch, the primary responsibility of this position is to identify, collect, and analyze data, to promote data-driven decision making, and provide analysis for total asset visibility for the policy and program offices across DHS. As a Program Specialist, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include: Overseeing and assessing a data warehouse and its associated business intelligence capabilities. Developing reports and other formal products that communicate complex topics to senior leaders in direct, clear, concise, and effective ways, bridging gaps between non-technical and technical audiences. Using expertise with Agile methodology to capture stakeholder requirements and manage the development and deployment of solutions. Demonstrating a strong understanding of varied Agile approaches and Scrum principles and a willingness to collaborate with federal team members to refine processes where necessary while also appreciating existing processes and the work that has been done to build a mature system. Building a culture that values proper documentation in order to capture standard operating procedures and use those procedures to train the workforce and drive efficiency and effectiveness. Using applications such as Oracle Database, Informatica Power Center, PowerBI, ArcGIS Online, Tableau, and ERSI Portal to assist with and oversee the development of business intelligence products for stakeholders. Writing and developing communications plans and other formal documentation which articulate a strategy and direct the ways that strategy will be implemented to achieve the organization's goals. 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.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• 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: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Applying administrative laws and regulations to complex problems unable to be resolved by traditional methods; 2) Providing guidance to management regarding asset management principles and program strategies; 3) Ensuring asset management policies and systems meet long term customer requirements and budgetary constraints; 4) Designing comprehensive studies of program planning and management to determine compliance with policy and identify areas for improvement. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All 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. 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

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]