Lead Program Evaluator Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. JDP-12375117-24-KJ Department Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide
Salary $139,395.00 to $181,216.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/3/2024 Close Date 11/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
This assignment is within Science and Technology Directorate
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
Position Title: Lead Program Evaluator
This is not a Virtual/Remote JDA
Series Requested: 0301
Security Clearance: None
Assignment Location: Washington, DC
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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

The assignment involves supporting evidence-building and evaluation activities across DHS's Science and Technology division. S&T coordinates research and development efforts across all of DHS and maintains the largest R&D budget within DHS, supporting operational and mission support components. It also owns and operates programs and is responsible for managing aspects of departmental acquisition.

Requirements

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. The Office is seeking a senior analyst who can manage both evidence-building and capacity-building activities in support of the Directorate and the Chief Evaluation Officer. The analyst would report directly to the Chief Evaluation Officer, and be responsible for the following activities:
  2. Collaborating with a team of program evaluation experts to develop and/or review multiple evidence building efforts, to include designing, overseeing, implementing, and conducting program evaluations. Activities include developing logic models, theories of change, and planning data collection, as well as participating in differing types of programmatic evaluations including process/implementation evaluations, outcome evaluations, impact evaluations and efficiency evaluations.
  3. Lead teams dedicated to examining the S&T strategic and operational environment for areas in need of evidence-building.
  4. Determining appropriate policies, directives, procedures, and processes required to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
  5. Ensuring S&T is responsive to Evidence Act requests, issues and problems brought to S&T's attention by the DHS EO and Evaluation Officer Council (EOC) to ensure appropriate actions are taken in support of the Directorate's evaluation activities.
  6. Developing and facilitating an S&T Community of Interest (COI) in evidence-building and evaluation activities, to include establishing, chartering, and operating the COI.
  7. Working in tandem with the Chief Evidence-Building and Evaluation Officer to integrate evidence and evaluation into other strategic and operational efforts.
  8. The ideal candidate for this position must have excellent analytical skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage several disparate efforts. The candidate should be comfortable enforcing rigorous evaluation standards but communicate those with diplomacy and tact. The candidate should be familiar with evaluation types and methods and be able to match learning questions and problems with methods, approaches, and data.
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.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.

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.

Required Documents

1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:

  1. Your appointment in the Federal service
  2. Tenure
  3. Grade and Step
  4. Full performance level
If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/01/2024 to receive consideration.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
US
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Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. 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." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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