This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). The primary purpose of this position is to analyze and evaluate current strategic-level policies, processes, resources, and technologies; review, study, and interpret Congressional legislation to ensure program compliance. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Specialist (Scheduler/Analyst), GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Program Specialist (Scheduler/Analyst) with responsibility for development and integration of a cohesive, forward-looking program of business process; this includes analysis and evaluation of current strategic-level policies, processes, resources, cybersecurity framework and technologies and the development analysis and testing of improvements that support MGMT and OBIM requirements. Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining detailed resource-loaded schedules for implementation of developmental and operational systems. Maintains status on linkages and dependencies with related projects. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions and Prepares production reports. Coordinates the implementation of MS Project Server and provides subject matter expertise, training, and support to enhance schedule performance across the organization; directs the development of project schedules to track and monitor project technical status. Leads the implementation of and provides subject matter expert analysis and guidance regarding best practices for the Program Work Breakdown Structure and PWBS dictionary. 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 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Develops and or modifies project schedules and manages the integration of multiple project schedules into an overall Integrated Master Schedule. Coordinates the implementation of MS Project Online and provides subject matter expertise, training, and support to enhance schedule performance across the organization. Must have proven experience applying GAO Schedule Assessment Guide Best Practices to include: Identify all activities, order all tasks, appoint resources, determine task durations, verify that the schedule can be traced horizontally and vertically, confirm critical path as valid, ensure reasonable total float, conduct a schedule risk analysis, update the schedule using logic and durations and obtain stakeholder feedback to all Project Schedules. Must have proven experience implementing a risk management framework which include identifying risks, assessing risks, categorizing risks, evaluating risk data and assessing security controls. 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 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. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Maria Fletcher
• Email: [email protected]