Supervisory Program Analyst

Summary

This position supports the Trusted Traveler and Credentialing (TTC) office in the Technology and Systems pillar. TTC manages the enrollment infrastructure for TSA's vetting and credentialing programs and administers the TSA PreCheck® program, TSA's Trusted Traveler program that improves security, efficiency and the traveler experience at airport checkpoints.

This announcement will be used to fill two vacancies in Springfield, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD, or Colorado Springs, CO.

Duties

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This Supervisory Program Analyst position is located in Technology and Systems Division (TS), Trusted Traveler and Credentialing Branch (TTC) Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading special projects, task forces, and other action groups that support organizational goals through special assignments, projects, and of studies. Represent TSA as a principal point of contact on the application of policies and procedures with authority to recommend positions, prepare and approve major reports, and develop briefings. Work closely with TSA vetting programs stakeholders (internal and external) to capture, refine, and document functional requirements/capabilities associated with the vetting, credentialing, and prescreening of passenger and non-passenger populations related to all modes of transportation security.
• Establish methodologies and procedures for compiling, consolidating, reviewing, analyzing, tracking, and editing the program work requirements, budgets, and related documentation necessary to develop plans covering TSA requirements. Develop improved budget methods, procedures, formats, and justifications used in controlling program authority and funding. Review analysis of estimates and resolution of differences with operating personnel; consolidation of estimates; preparation of program budget narrative justification; preparation of reclaims including impact statements; and performance of continuous reprogramming.
• Advise senior management on the operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs and on unusual or complex operational issues. Provides recommendations to address areas of concern. Collaborate with TSA IT staff to ensure documented stakeholder functional requirements/capabilities are appropriately translated into technical requirements that can be properly developed. Participate in the Scaled Agile Framework development process to ensure stakeholder needs are properly met.
• Perform a full range of supervisory/managerial duties in overseeing the activities and employees of the branch. Work includes complex operations, projects and/or programs based on the objectives of OS and frequently TSA. Supervisory duties include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; managing budget and assigned resources;
  assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational components, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.

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. Disclosure of your financial information is required.
6. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
7. Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
8. You may be required to complete a one year Supervisory Trial Period.

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

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the 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:

• Experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess programs and improve/enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency; and
• Experience assessing programs to ensure risks are identified, internal controls are established and compliance is met; and
• Experience developing improved budget methods, procedures, formats, and justifications used in controlling program authority and funding; and
• Experience directing special projects, task forces, and integrated product teams supporting enrollment, vetting, credentialing, and pre-screening capabilities across transportation security programs.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy 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.

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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.