Strategic Analyst

Summary

1-year non-reimbursable assignment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Strategic Analyst

Series Requested: 0301

Security Clearance: Secret

Virtual/Remote: No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

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This is position is located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Office of International Affairs - Asia Division.

This work center's intent is to develop access and influence for CBP with foreign government partner border security organizations in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific in support of CBP and U.S. government missions sets, notably trade and travel facilitation.

Through this process, CBP engages in capacity building activities with host nation counterparts and fosters international cooperation on critical national and economic security interests.

The focus of this assignment is to assist with the development of an agency level strategy to employ resources, authorities, and capabilities against malign and illicit activities originating from the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The assignee would perform a number of actions in support of developing the agency level strategic framework including:

• Analysis and briefings on issues related to the PRC and CBP mission sets.
• Interface with U.S. government partners on areas of interest and responsibility relating to the PRC.
• Playing a key role in the development of the agency's strategic level guidance for countering illicit activities originating from the PRC.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

1. Experience that would support analysis and briefings on issues related to the PRC and CBP mission sets.
2. Experience that would support interfacing with U.S. government partners on areas of interest and responsibility relating to the PRC.
3. Experience that would support playing a key role in the development of the agency's strategic level guidance for countering illicit activities originating from the PRC.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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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.

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.

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.