Senior Policy Analyst

Department of Homeland Security

$108K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in counterterrorism or emerging threats analysis.
  • Experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service.
  • Demonstrated ability to inform policy development through analysis and synthesis of intelligence.
  • Proven track record in presenting complex options to senior officials, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and evaluate policies related to foreign influence and misinformation.

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior officials on Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats special projects.
  • Develop and evaluate policies for counterterrorism and foreign influence.
  • Analyze intelligence and synthesize information to inform policy development.
  • Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government agencies.
  • Represent the office at engagements with the National Security Council.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package for you and your family.
  • Eligibility for a range of benefits based on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within federal service.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Counterterrorism & Homeland Threats (CTHT).

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

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to advise and support senior officials by coordinating Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats (CTET) special projects.

As a Senior Policy Analyst, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include:

  • Developing and evaluating policies in counterterrorism and the emerging threats of foreign influence and misinformation/disinformation, takes necessary actions to achieve organizational objectives and recommends program objectives and improvements for the future.
  • Reviewing and analyzing relevant intelligence and policies on counterterrorism and emerging threats and synthesize that information in order to inform leadership and policy development.
  • Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders. Represent the office at engagements with the National Security Council, Departments and Agencies, and other stakeholders to inform the development and implementation of CTET policies, plans, and strategies.


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.
  • You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. Random drug testing is also required as this position is drug testing designated.
  • You 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.


Qualifications

Specialized Experience GS-14:

You must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing Counter Terrorism and Emerging Threats (CTET), specifically countering foreign influence and misinformation/disinformation, or other national security issues to support the development and implementation of policies, plans, and strategies to address these issues and either orally or in writing present these options to senior officials.

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. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

National Service 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Benefits

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