This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Office Innovation and Collaboration (OIC), Program Management Office (PMO), Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDC). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the liaison for cooperative S&T program efforts and oversight of the departments FFRDC ensuring appropriate department-wide access to the FFRDC's. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Leading and coordinating activities for evaluating effectiveness of analytical and advisory services of the FFRDC PMO. Educating the Directorate, DHS Components, other federal agencies and the private sector on all aspects of the FFRDC's. Representing and speaking on behalf of the S&T Directorate in a variety of settings and ensures appropriate actions are taken in support of the Directorate's programs. Maintaining close, cooperative, high level contacts with other DHS organizations, commercial industry representatives, and international partners, and ensures that collaboration, as appropriate, is achieved. Planning and conducting comprehensive evaluations, studies, and detailed analyses to identify ways to enhance effectiveness of programs and deliveries of customer services. 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.
• You 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 must possess, or submit to, a Single Scope Background Investigation adjudicated to Intelligence Community Directive 704 standards.
• You must be eligible and maintain standards for a TOP SECRET clearance, and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and must sign the applicable non-disclosure agreements.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.

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) Utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct comprehensive management studies; 2) Assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization to identify areas for improvement; 3) Developing budget and resource implementation plans consistent with financial requirements and federal regulations; 4) Proposing solutions to management problems for program planning purposes. 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]