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Job opening: Program Analyst

Salary: $99 200 - 153 354 per year
Published at: Nov 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security. The DHS SEP coordinates Federal response activities for special events by facilitating the interagency Special Events Working Group, overseeing the National Special Events Data Call, coordinating the selection and support of appointed Federal Coordination Teams and providing special event situational awareness to DHS Senior Leaders, the SEWG, and the National Operations Center. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. Knowledge of special events in data collection, risk assessment, coordination, information and related program process and methods. Research, analyzes, and provides technical advice and assistance on complex special event related issues. Provides advice on supporting mechanisms, coordination, information sharing, and event security planning recommendations. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. 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 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 be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • May be required to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule which may be require rotating shifts, including night work, weekends, and holidays
  • Responsiveness to elevated threat levels may require special considerations, such as travel and temporary relocation.
  • May require deploying to areas outside the National Capital Region in response to significant events.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience GS-12 To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge and skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS program operations. Knowledge of analytical tools and methodology, and comprehensive knowledge of managements issues and programs for the development and implementation of DHS laws, policies, and regulations, to perform a wide variety of complex analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, and management controls, and long-range planning. Knowledge of information requirements of multiple agencies in relation to protection from and response to, terrorist attacks and incidents to determine the need for, obtain, protect, and retain intelligence and law enforcement reporting information, and to resolve major problems that directly affect the accomplishment of DHS program goals and objectives. 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. Specialized Experience GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive knowledge of special event security operations and/or planning. Providing advice and guidance in information sharing for special events or other complex coordination environments. Researching, analyzing, and aiding on complex threats, attack trends and special event related issues that impact substantive, mission-oriented programs. 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. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service Experience: 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: Tyreta Cespedes
  • Phone: 000-000-0000

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