Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13, Management and Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, WATERWAYS POLICIES and ACTIVITIES DIVISION -CG-WWM-1 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst, this position is responsible for new and established projects, programs and systems related to waterways management (WWM) and taking appropriate action in planning and executing work required to accomplish the objectives established by senior leadership. The Analyst uses originality in developing and establishing guidance for carrying out WWM functions and effects; manages the strategic priorities; and assists in action plan development, targeting improvements in both effectiveness and efficiency of priorities and objectives related to WWM.

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

• Planning and coordinating development, consolidation, review and approval of programs and budgets to support existing or new projects, programs and systems within the Coast Guard Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy (CG-WWM).
• Analyzing and resolving complex challenges affecting maritime commerce and the Maritime Transportation System. Formulating practical, time-sensitive recommendations for special tasks and oversee the development and adjustment of project concepts, work plans, and delivery schedules.
• Analyzing, designing, and implementing program processes and frameworks managed within the office. Providing oversight for designated programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with supervisory guidance and organizational standards.
• Analyzing and monitoring program and resources are used to identify actual or potential problems, trends and deficiency situations or areas of imbalance related to Marine Transportation System, port, and ocean governance.
• Acting as the primary liaison for inter-agency initiatives to formulate mission-critical policies and objectives. Directing the evaluation frameworks used to assess the effectiveness of Coast Guard waterways management procedures.
• Authoring, revising, and adjudicating strategic Commandant Instructions (COMDTINST), policy letters and other official guidance/documentation governing waterways management.

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 position requires a Secret clearance.
• 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 Human Resources 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.

• Developing plans, goals, objectives and milestones for evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
• Implementing studies for program effectiveness.
• Executing complex analysis and evaluations utilizing information from enterprise legacy systems and varied data formats. Reviewing and synthesizing regulatory frameworks to maintain program compliance with evolving maritime policy.
• Advising management and key stakeholders on program status and policy initiatives. Drafting and presenting actionable briefings and reports to facilitate executive-level decision-making.
• Applying comprehensive technical concepts of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), including maritime commercial trade, port infrastructure, and international ocean-going regulatory requirements.

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.

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

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

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

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.