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.

Salary

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.

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.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• 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.
• DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

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

• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
• The U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive 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.

Additional information

• Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
• Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
• Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requireme