Summary

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Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Assurance and Compliance, in Washington, District of Columbia.

GS-11 and GS-12 is a bargaining unit position.

Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-13 you will perform the following duties:

• Servicing as an expert analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity as well as efficiency of the management of Federal agencies.
• Developing, evaluating, and/or implementing policies in assigned program areas, taking, or recommending actions to achieve organizational objectives, and recommending actions for future programs and improvements.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring management information systems that focus on long- and short-range plans, policies and programs to accomplish the objectives and priorities established by statues, executive orders, the Department, or executive management.
• Ensuring accurate, concise and timely information is available to management and policy officials through briefings, presentations and conferences.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Working with senior level analysts to conduct audits.
• Assisting with senior level analysts to evaluate policies in assigned program areas.
• Assisting senior level analysts to evaluate program performance indicators.

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• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related

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• Combination of Experience and Education: Appropriate combinations of successfully completed post-undergraduate education and experience also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-11 grade level.

You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Obtaining information that is pertinent to the completion of audits.
• Collaborating with program offices throughout the life cycle of audits.
• Reviewing all submissions for substance, conformance, and completeness to ensure compliance for authorization.

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Serving as a mid-level analyst on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity as well as efficiency of the management of Federal agencies.
• Evaluating policies in assigned program areas and recommending actions to achieve organizational objectives as well as actions for future programs and improvements.
• Managing information systems that focus on long- and short-range plans, policies and programs to accomplish the objectives and priorities established by statues, executive orders, the Department, or executive management.
• Ensuring accurate, concise and timely information is available to management and policy officials through briefings, presentations and conferences.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

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.

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.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Education

*A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

For GS-11 Specialized Experience: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree such as LL.M or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

*For GS-12 Education: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

*For GS-13 Education: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Additional information

Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

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.

A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.

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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.

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