Management Analyst

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13, Management Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION PROGRAM MANAGER -HOMELAND SECURITY CUTTER SEA-8, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

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You will serve as a/an Management Analyst and be responsible for analyzing, planning, and executing new and established projects, programs, and systems to achieve organizational objectives. You will develop and implement guidance for program functions, manage strategic priorities, and support action-plan development to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. You will also provide subject-matter expertise to direct, administer, assess, and execute program activities..

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Anticipate major problems, recognizing future needs, and developing policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
• Develop practical, reliable, timely, and cost-effective recommendations for accomplishing team and individual projects and special tasks; and developing and adjusting project concepts, methodologies, work plans, and milestone schedules.
• Develop program planning documents and manage the execution of the program plans.
• Provide expert analysis and advice on program activities and apply advanced analytical techniques to interpret and evaluate findings.
• Review documents, cost studies, estimates, and other documented analyses and reports as required and present recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Develop guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative requirements.
• Prepare correspondence and briefings to leadership and external stakeholders on the status of a major acquisition program.
• Coordinate with matrixed stakeholders to plan and manage program planning and execution.
• Research and respond to inquiries from Congress or other government agencies on the history, status, and plans of a major acquisition program.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable records management policies.
• Support the program's procurement of support partners, via contract and interagency agreement.
• Providing progress reports on assigned programs to senior management officials and representatives of other commands and agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

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 HR Office.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following:

• Responsible for the analysis and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data and evaluations reflecting performance and progress of projects, identification of materiel weaknesses, making forecasts and projections, and recommending actions as a basis for timely decisions.
• Identifies, verifies and assesses causes and methods for resolution of problems or impediments affecting the program.
• Assesses, develops and evaluates program processes and products managed within the organization.
• Prepare charts, summaries and narratives which provide the basis for performance evaluation.
• Provides progress reports concerning assigned programs to the senior management officials and representatives of other commands and agencies.
• Report to senior leadership and external partners on behalf of the program, including communicating program milestones, action items, and deliverables completed and planned.
• Prepare program executive summaries, status reports, and leadership-ready briefings.
• Develop and maintain program standard operating procedures, guidelines, and instructions for correspondence and task management.
• Coordinate program responses to external stakeholders (e.g., Congress, GAO, OIG, and other agencies), including serving as primary audit liaison.
• Participate in the program integrated product team, including consolidating inputs from matrixed partners to develop and execute program plans.
• Manage schedule, deliverables, and matrixed stakeholders in support of program goals.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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.

Education

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Additional information

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.