Program Analyst
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans (PLCY), Office of International Affairs (OIA). The primary purpose of this position is to support administrative OIA mission priorities. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Major duties
As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include: Develops, evaluates, and oversees policies in assigned program areas, takes necessary actions to achieve organizational objectives and recommends program objectives and improvements for the future. Works with DHS operational components, Department of State and other Interagency partners to ensure DHS' full integration into US Missions abroad. Provides technical assistance and direct support to organizational management in all matters relating to the application of planning systems and management programs to meet mission requirements. Proposes, drafts and leads the process to implement new legislation, directives, Department decisions and field office operations in the domestic and international environment. Coordinates activities of staff, advises, and provides analytical support for three broad functions: 1) Administration of DHS's Attaché and Dual-Hat Attaché Programs. 2) Inter-agency Liaison with DHS Components' offices of international affairs and various Bureaus of the Department of State; and 3) International Governance (e.g. administrative programs, policy and process). This DHS-HQ announcement has a 10-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 10 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.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 you must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service or private sector equivalent, that included: Developing and applying procedures and operations to identify and correct inefficient administrative processes. Applying complex qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment of management processes, including budget control, statistical research and performance measurement, information systems, and congressional liaison. AND Directing and implementing a variety of management programs. 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. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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.
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