Management and Program Analyst (Term Position)

About the role

This is a term position Not to Exceed (NTE) 1 year and 1 day and may be extended to the 4-year limit based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior analyst or advisor to management on major mission or administrative programs.
• Serve as a senior analyst and/or program advisor to management on various functions and activities requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment.
• Perform liaison functions with other organizations and establish harmonious working relations with counterparts.
• Perform a wide range of specialized tasks including developing, maintaining, and providing technical support and research for collaborative platforms.
• Provide support for special assignments related to the missions and functions of the office.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 or GS-12 level in the Federal service that includes 3 or more of the following:
• Assisting in implementing/coordinating a variety of administrative/management programs;
• Providing information to management that is controlled for appropriate data submission standards such as accuracy, timeliness etc., that may affect the basis of budget or program resource requests or decisions;
• Assisting in analyzing, designing, developing, or maintaining database structure and applications to effectively manage organizational metrics;
• Providing advice to management on matters such as administrative procedures, program improvements, or policies.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that includes 3 or more of the following:
• Assisting in implementing/coordinating a variety of administrative/management programs;
• Providing information to management that is controlled for appropriate data submission standards such as accuracy, timeliness etc., that may affect the basis of budget or program resource requests or decisions;
• Assisting in analyzing, designing, developing, or maintaining database structure and applications to effectively manage organizational metrics;
• Providing advice to management on matters such as administrative procedures, program improvements, or policies.
• Specialized Experience: GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that includes 3 or more of the following:
• Serving as an analyst or advisor to executive management on mission and administrative programs requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess management support principles, processes, systems, and mission support programs;
• Planning, conducting, or participating in special studies or task forces to aid in developing and recommending program objectives and improvements;
• Analyzing, designing, developing, or maintaining database structure and applications to effectively manage organizational metrics;
• Communicating, advising, or negotiating effectively with management to accept or implement recommendations or proposals.

Benefits

• DHS 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.
• The benefits package 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.

Pay

The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

Schedule

Not specified.