This position is located in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Duties

The Management and Program Analyst provides oversight and advisory services for a variety of OCIJ organizational and administrative programs which may include the Human Resources Program, the Budget/Procurement Program, the Staff Development Program, the Attorney General's Honor Program, the Language Services Program, The Court Operations Program, the Court Assistance Program, the Court Evaluation Program, the Information Technology Program and others. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Planning, developing, and conducting management studies, performing review and analysis of programs, and accomplishing the goals and objectives of OCIJ. Analyzing facts, interprets and applies various guidelines, laws and requirements to draw conclusions, and devise recommendations and action plans to resolve management issues and problems. Promoting alignment of operational activities to the vision and strategy of the organization by improving internal and external communications, and monitoring individual performance against strategic goals. Drafting papers and reports associated for special projects and major problems based on independent research and consultation with higher graded employees and/or program staff served. Consolidating various individual reports into unified reports. Analyzing staffing levels; assessing impact statements; performing studies; and coordinating special program efforts. Examining various alternatives and identifying major issues; selects and outlines study methodologies. Responding to resource tasking/issues, provides assistance in interpretation and any other necessary explanations of program requirements and status of activities.

Requirements

• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Probationary period will apply.
• May be required to file a Financial Disclosure.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Management and Program Analyst position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Performing studies/analysis on resources, personnel and/or program issues; Providing program management and administrative support to assigned programs for an organization; AND Offering recommendations for the planning and development of program objectives for new/expanded programs and missions. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) -OR- Education: Applicants must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in business, statistics, or other directly related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. -OR- Combination: Applicants must have a combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience as described above that totals 100 percent when combined. To compute, first determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine total graduate education as a percentage of the graduate education required for the grade level; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Only graduate education in excess of one year, i.e., 18 semester hours, may be combined with experience under this provision.) NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Advising operating officials and staff members on new or revised policies and procedures; Analyzing current or projected operating programs to evaluate effectiveness in meeting organizational goals and objectives; AND Providing recommendations for the planning and development of program objectives for new/expanded programs and missions. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) -OR- Education: Applicants must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in business, statistics, or other directly related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. -OR- Combination: Applicants must have a combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience as described above that totals 100 percent when combined. To compute, first determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine total graduate education as a percentage of the graduate education required for the grade level; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Only graduate education in excess of one year, i.e., 18 semester hours, may be combined with experience under this provision.)NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Translated transcripts are required.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Immigration Judge 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]