SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Capital Data Analytics (HCDA).
The primary purpose of this position is to provide workforce analytics, reporting, and strategic planning support that enables senior leadership to make informed human capital and hiring decisions.
Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
DutiesHelp
As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Develop standard and ad-hoc time-sensitive roster, statistical, and/or graphical reports using personnel databases and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) for senior leadership, stakeholders, and external organizations.
- Analyze and interpret system requirements, changes, and impact on reporting and recommend appropriate action.
- Identify areas where automation can eliminate labor intensive reporting or enhance current automation.
- Develop Agency-wide recruitment and placement hiring strategies, scenarios, projections, and workforce models.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative workforce data analysis to produce executive-level dashboards, graphical reports, briefing materials, and decision-driven products for senior leadership.
- Provide expert technical guidance on data analytics, reporting methodologies, human capital programs, and workforce planning.
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 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
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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.
QualificationsSpecialized Experience: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:
- Analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs.
- Assisting with developing and recommending strategies and tactics for problem resolution regarding data anomalies in HR systems and tools.
- Researching and analyzing data for quality, identifying and tracking trends, and developing recommended solutions to systemic problems.
- Preparing HR related ad-hoc and standard reports for senior leadership to track program or project performance, operational process changes, progress milestones, and recommended changes in policies, practices, and operations that impact effective strategic planning initiatives.
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NOTE: Your resume must explicitly state how you meet this experience or 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.
This position is being filled at the full performance level.
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.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)
EducationNot Applicable
Additional informationReasonable 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.
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