Supervisory Policy Analyst
What you'd do
View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, OFC OF POLICY, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Major duties
As a Supervisory Policy Analyst, at the full performance level, GS-15, you will perform the following duties: Coordinates complex program areas and applies skill in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing new policies, programs, processes, concepts, and/or procedures. Leads and formulates strategic policy or policy changing efforts. Analyzes, develops, and reviews a variety of technical and sensitive reports from other DHS Components, Analyzes, evaluates, and assesses policy programs, projects, and support activities directly impacting the organizations mission. Responsible for the development of new policies based on the results of studies and reviews to ensure effective coordination and integration with agency wide strategy. Drafts and critically reviews proposed policies, legislation, and regulations impacting agency wide programs and operations including those involving broad national and international level law enforcement and immigration policy, and internal operational and administrative policy. Oversees the administrative aspects of various work projects, including reporting on the status of projects, allocating and using both monetary and staff resources, and planning resource needs for the projected work. Supervises a staff of policy analysts and support personnel. Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
What you need to qualify
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Experience leading teams or staff in the development and coordination of policies in the immigration and/or law enforcement domains; Applying complex analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to direct, conduct and complete independently and/or with other staff members special analyses and studies that support immigration and/or law enforcement policymaking throughout the Agency; Advising internal and external stakeholders as a technical authority to address and resolve controversial matters influencing policy development or modification; Analyzing, developing, and reviewing technical and sensitive immigration/law enforcement policy-related information affecting the Agency or other agencies; AND Evaluating new and proposed immigration/law enforcement policy initiatives; make recommendations for use by senior-level officials in decision-making. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. 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. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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