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Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
This announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on 02/22/2019 OR at 11:59 pm ET on the date the 200th application is received, whichever comes first.Responsibilities
Being a Program Analyst makes you a valuable member of the Office of Inspector General. You will primarily serve as an analyst performing and/or supporting audits,inspections and evaluations, and investigations.Typical assignments include:
- Evaluate automated systems or technology management programs and operations to determine their level of effectiveness, efficiency, and level to which they provide desired objectives and results
- Conduct independent inspections, evaluations and special reviews of programs and operations, which focus on fraud, abuse, mismanagement and waste of taxpayer funds invested in Homeland Security.
- Research and prepare proposals for future department-wide audits, inspections and evaluations and/or investigations.
- Developing new approaches where no precedents exist and/or developing creative solutions to controversial problems.
- Preparing various types of reports, briefings, and testimony that cover all major management aspects of DHS programs.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
13
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
- You must successfully pass a background investigation
- You must be able to obtain SECRET security clearance
- You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing
- Financial disclosure is required
- Selective Service registration required
- Completion of one year probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GS-09 grade level (starting salary $50,598) if you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level may include one or more of the following:- Assist with establishing methods utilized in projects pertaining to audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations;
- Assist in analyzing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations;
- Assist in developing and/or identifying methods to use in gathering data;
- Provide technical advice on program operations; or
- Assist in preparing data summaries for inclusion in routine and special reports. OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
You qualify for the GS-11 grade level (starting salary $61,218) if you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level must include all parts of the following:
- Researching, organizing and analyzing data from a variety of sources such as programs, case studies and/or policies to draw conclusions and write reports that focus on deterring, identifying and addressing fraud, waste and abuse- Analyzing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations;
- Providing technical advice on program operations;
- Establishing methods utilized in projects pertaining to audits, inspections, evaluations, and/or investigations; and
- Preparing data summaries for inclusion in routine and special reports; OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level (starting salary $73,375) if you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level must include all parts of the following:
- Researching, organizing and analyzing data from a variety of sources such as programs, case studies and/or policies to draw conclusions and write reports that focus on deterring, identifying and addressing fraud, waste and abuse- Analyzing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations;
- Providing technical advice on program operations;
- Establishing methods utilized in projects pertaining to audits, inspections, evaluations, and/or investigations; and
- Research and prepare proposals for audits, inspections, evaluations and/or investigations;
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 02/22/2019of this announcement.
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.Education
- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
- Special Instructions For Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.Additional information
Read moreDHS 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; 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.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for SECRET clearance as a condition of placement into this position.
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 documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.How You Will Be Evaluated
Read moreYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use a job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
- Oral Communication
- Planning and Evaluating
- Problem Solving
- Writing
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
Preview the job questionnaire.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10382371~
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. -
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Required Documents
1. Your resume
2. Your responses to the job questionnairehttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10382371
3. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
4. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference may fill out the SF-15 and/or provide documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit:
- a copy of your agency notice,
- a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
- a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
6. Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
7. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
- Agency
- Beginning and ending dates of appointmentIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Benefits
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
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.
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How to Apply
Read moreYour application must be received by 11:59PM EST on02/22/2019. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
Agency contact information
Tanya Harris
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395 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
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Read moreOnce you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information".
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Read moreThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Read moreFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/523493900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
