Executive Officer Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. IA00-12-25-DUSA-ICAG Department Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/18/2025 Close Date 2/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located within the Office Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis (DUS-A), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and serves as the Executive Officer (Supervisory).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This Jobe is open to GS-15 and highly qualified GS-14 I&A employees only

Duties

The incumbent leada, oversees and manages, and participates in a wide range of dynamic and integrated efforts concerning strategic planning and programming, budget formulation and execution, performance management and measurement, and substantive intelligence issues.

The Executive Officer assists the Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis (DUSA) in managing day-to-day operations and representing the equities and responsibilities of DUSA.

  • The incumbent exercises managerial authority to plan and execute various programs.
  • Oversees the planning. direction, and timely execution of DUSA program operations, including the development. assignment. and higher-level clearance of goals and objectives:
  • Makes recommendations on multi-year and long-range work plans and budgets.
  • Oversees the implementation of long-range plans, goals, and objectives.
  • Adjusts policy and plans to respond to changes in levels of funds available or other legislative changes: and manages operational changes throughout the organization. or major changes to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed against the staff.
  • The incumbent ensures the efficient and effective functioning of DUSA.
  • Provides advice and assistance to senior l&A management officials in applying intelligence policy and operational principles: and advises and assists other organizations on issues affecting the development and application of intelligence plans, programs, and operations to secure and protect the Homeland.
  • As the Executive Officer, the incumbent identifies. aligns, deconflicts, facilitates, and manages integration of efforts and facilitates work processes and practices across the entire DUSA organization; across I&A as well as the components within the DHS Department that comprise the DHS Intelligence Enterprise (IE); and with the various agencies that comprise the Intelligence Community (IC) to provide for improvements to the DHS intelligence cycle.
  • The incumbent also leads and participates in interdisciplinary cross-office and cross-organizational forums to produce, implement. and enforce authoritative policy and procedural guidance. instructions. and directives that support the preparation and execution of intelligence plans and operations to protect the Homeland.
  • This position involves critical duties and responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations.
  • Required responsiveness to elevated threat levels may require special considerations such as temporary relocation and extended or rotational hours of work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to hold a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.
  • Overtime may be required in response to a significant event.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for a GS-15 you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 level or above that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Additional information

This is a Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed One Year assignment and will be filled on a temporary basis for not longer than the one duration. It is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50 and will be filled on a full-time temporary basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period.

Anyone interested in this opportunity should submit their work history showing current grade by COB 02/24/2025

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The 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, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Benefits

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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 minimum qualification requirements.

If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration.

Required Documents

  1. Your resume.
  2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
  3. Your most recent performance evaluation.

You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.

If 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/24/2025.

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Agency contact information

DHS INTEL ICAG Support
Address
IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers
3801 Nebraska Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
US

Next steps

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Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV.


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