Program (Policy) Analyst
What you'd do
If you are looking for a position where you are responsible for working collaboratively, across the organization, to develop written directives, then this job is for you! The office of Planning, Policy, and Analysis develops PSA's strategic plan and framework, measures Agency progress against stated targets, and manages and provides guidance on the Agency's directives development process. Bargaining Unit Status and chapter: Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456 This is not a law enforcement position
Major duties
As a Program (Policy) Analyst, you will: Manage the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Apply knowledge of the PSA mission and of pretrial and related criminal justice requirements to establish priorities, plans, and milestones for policy development. Prepare and coordinate policies and procedures ensuring that they meet mission requirements and those of customers and stakeholders. Assess policy implementation. In conjunction with other Agency staff, study or evaluate areas such as extent of policy implementation and effectiveness of policies in meeting objectives. Revise policies and procedures as necessary. Provide guidance to program staff in policy interpretation and application. Maintain awareness of and analyze new and revised federal policies and incorporate into PSA procedures. Provide expert input in development of policies, plans, and strategies to improve departmental data management. Establish governance policies and procedures, maintaining technical relevance as new techniques and procedures emerge.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience assisting in the development of written materials relevant to criminal justice and/or administrative processes and procedures and, under close supervision, providing guidance to staff on the interpretation and application of written directives. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience independently developing written materials relevant to criminal justice and/or administrative policies and processes and procedures and providing guidance to staff on the interpretation and application of written directives. NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.
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