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Management and Program Analyst - Policy Analyst

Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide
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Summary

1-year non-reimbursable assignment
United States Secret Service
Management and Program Analyst- Policy Analyst
Series Requested: 0343
Security Clearance: TS
Virtual/Remote: Yes
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. You will be expected to perform as an incumbent in this position.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
Read the entire announcement.

Overview

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Open date: 06/04/2024
Closed date: 11/08/2024
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Remote job
Yes
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$74,441 - $135,987 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Detail
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
JDP-12435703-24-KJ
Control number
794116100

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Clarification from the agency

This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Duties

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Management and Program Analysts in OSP serve as staff analysts, evaluators and advisors to management on the effectiveness and efficiency on how the Secret Service carries out assigned functions and responsibilities. They provide technical guidance and advice in one or more specialized program areas. These program areas include policy analysis and directives management, organizational development, records management, analytics, evaluation and governance strategy development, emerging capabilities, and program analysis and integration. The primary duty is to provide upper management with information for making decisions on administrative and programmatic aspects of Secret Service operations and Management. Policy analysts perform the following duties:

  • Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations in meeting Secret Service goals and objectives.
  • Advising on the potential benefits/uses or automation to improve the efficiency of administrative support or program operations.
  • Evaluating and advising on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such as records, communications, directives, form, files, and documentation.
  • Researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for potential application to Secret Service programs or operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a current permanent Federal employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

  1. Skill in written communications to author technical policy documents or make changes in technical
    material, present necessary regulatory information in a manner that is easily understood, and make
    recommendations to resolve problems.
  2. Ability in preparing project papers and reports and skill in organizing and delivering
    presentations to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and
    recommendations.
  3. Knowledge of the Secret Service's structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop policy.
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

  1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
  2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
    • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
    • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
    • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

How you will be evaluated

You 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 basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide

DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.

The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration.

The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP's purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit.

The DHS JDP covers current Federal employees at the GS-13 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalent. The DHS JDP does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. JDAs do not offer Temporary Promotions.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program
Email
JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
US

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