Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer (OCRSO).

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety analyses land provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12/13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Plans, executes, and reports on analyses, evaluations, and investigations of program operations, including complex or sensitive projects that require innovative approaches to resolve new or unprecedented issues.
• Identifies and analyzes issues affecting program effectiveness and efficiency; develops recommendations and proposals for improving organizational productivity, resource utilization, and operational processes.
• Serves as a technical expert and authoritative advisor to management and program staff, providing guidance on administrative policies, management theories, and program direction, including interpretation of legislative or regulatory requirements.
• Participates in or leads the development of short- and long-range plans, strategies, and goals for program implementation; oversees the achievement of objectives and recommends adjustments to meet changing organizational needs.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports, findings, and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major programs, including defending controversial conclusions and representing the organization in high-level forums.

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

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Current federal employees 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• Applying established analytical methods to evaluate program operations;
• Assisting in the development, organization, and implementation of short- and long-range program plans; and
• Preparing reports on findings related to program effectiveness.

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• Developing new methods and techniques to address problems where guidelines or precedents are not substantially applicable;
• Planning and implementing long-range management plans and overseeing the achievement of organizational goals; and
• Providing authoritative advice and guidance to resolve or manage program or policy issues involving major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology

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:

• Planning and leading comprehensive studies of complex organizational issues with agency-wide impact;
• Assessing program effectiveness and recommending organizational or process changes, including determining future resource requirements; and
• Interpreting and advising on policy revisions to address major program challenges.

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

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

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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