Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program analyst and workforce liaison, providing analytical, advisory, and administrative support for workforce initiatives, program operations, employee development activities, hiring-related processes, and organizational management efforts.

Duties

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This Management & Program Analyst position is located in Direct Reports/Chief of Staff/Administrative Services Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides workforce liaison services to employees and senior management by developing, interpreting and advising leadership on a broad range of human capital policies and administrative processes. Serves as an advisor to managers and senior leaders on productivity and efficiency of human resources, employee development, and workforce planning.
• Ensures adherence to program policies, regulations, goals, and objectives, and evaluates organizational methods and procedures for delivering human resources-related services to promote compliance, consistency, and effectiveness. Monitors compliance, identifies areas for improvement, and provides recommendations to strengthen consistency, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Initiates, tracks, and facilitates programs related to organizational structure, hiring practices, and Executive and Senior Executive hiring; developing and implementing internal policies and procedures that support division objectives and improve service delivery to internal and external customers.
• Facilitates and disseminates responses regarding TSA policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
3. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
4. Selective Service registration is required.
5. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify at the SV-H (GS-12) band level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-G (GS-11) in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing a wide range of administrative services in support of one or more of the following program areas: position management, employee performance management programs, payroll support, awards, and other various human resources related functions; and
• Researching personnel actions (e.g., benefits changes, promotions) within human resources related information systems to ensure compliance and timely submission; and
• Preparing and maintaining personnel reports, including compliance, staffing status, workforce planning, and attrition data, to inform management and support human capital operations.

Specialized Experience: To qualify at the SV-I (GS-13) band level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H (GS-12) in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing guidance, recommendations, and advice to personnel on human resources policies, procedures, available options, and best practices; and
• Preparing and maintaining personnel reports, including compliance, staffing status, workforce planning, and attrition data, to inform management and support human capital operations; and
• Participating in meetings, working groups, and project teams related to human resources programs, workforce initiatives, and organizational improvement efforts.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

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.

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.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/

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; telework; 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.

Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

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