Management and Program Analyst
What you'd do
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Office of Protection Services (SOPS) which is responsible for the protection and security of all Smithsonian Institution facilities. OPS integrates and manages the work of all OPS security units across the Smithsonian, approximately 1200 staff and contractors, in a 24/7 operation.
Major duties
The Management and Program Analyst supports and enhances OPS security program operations by developing and evaluating security policies and procedures and recommending improvements to security programs associated with the Allied Security contract. This position also consults and works with the Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management (OCON/PPM) to fulfill OPS contracting needs, requirements, and responsibilities. In this position, you will: GS-12/GS-13 Analyze and evaluate on a quantitative/qualitative basis the effectiveness of security program operations in meeting established goals and objectives within OPS. Develop, analyze, and evaluate new or modified security program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Prepare and recommend administrative adjustments, process modifications and technical changes to enhance program operations, mitigate risk and improve results. Coordinate, plan, schedule, and facilitate an array of meetings to consult and work with OCON to fulfill contracting needs, requirements and responsibilities.
What you need to qualify
Experience: GS-12: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as planning and analyzing security program operations; recommending improvements for efficiency and effectiveness; managing contracting responsibilities; and preparing reports on complex security-related topics. GS-13: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as organizing and managing projects to evaluate and improve security program operations; identifying success metrics; overseeing contracting responsibilities; and assessing the impact of new or revised policies on security operations. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
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