POLICY ANALYST Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. OD-25-12804287-IMP-DJ Department Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide
Salary $120,579.00 to $156,755.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/18/2025 Close Date 9/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The position is in the Office of Program Development and Implementation (OPDI), Office of the Director (OD), Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). The Agency is responsible for providing community supervision for offenders on parole, probation and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

Duties

  • The core duties and responsibilities for this position are:

  • Policy Development:Formulate, revise, and implement policies, procedures, and systems to enhance program design and effectiveness. Lead task forces and project teams to develop directives and track their status, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines.

  • Presentation of Findings and Make Recommendations:Prepare and deliver presentations on policy and procedural matters to various audiences within the agency. Monitor the progress of policy development, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in the tracking system, and present findings and recommendations on complex policy issues.

  • Program and Policy Advice and Guidance:Offer advice and guidance on programmatic issues to stakeholders, subject matter experts, and agency leadership. Resolve policy-related matters, provide interpretive guidance on policies, and participate in panels and committees for advanced analyses and strategic planning, maintaining contact with other organizations and agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service , if applicable.
  • Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication.
  • May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed.)
  • Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To minimally qualify for this position, you must meet all the following requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12 or equivalent in other pay scales) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience is defined as having experience in the development of high-quality policies and procedures, working collaboratively with program and component office heads and subject-matter experts. This role involves extensive policy development, management, presentation of findings, and providing program and policy advice.

Specialized Experience also includes experience in the following areas:
  • Policy Development and Management - Proven experience in policy development and management. Analyzing, formulating, and developing new or revised policies, procedures, and systems and/or processes for program design and evaluation. Plans and develops policies and methodologies to improve work methods and management controls.
  • Program and Policy Advice and Guidance - Providing advice and guidance on programmatic issues requiring assessment and analysis.
  • Presentation of Findings and Recommendations - Prepares and delivers presentations on policy and procedural matters to various audiences.
  • Data Analysis - Conducting research, collecting relevant data, and performing thorough analyses to evaluate program performance and identify improvement opportunities. Developing strategic solutions to enhance business and management processes based on data analysis outcomes, thereby supporting informed decisions regarding procedural changes, policy creation or revisions.
  • Program Management - Uses performance measurement methodologies to assess program performance. This involves the use of quantitative data related to specific outputs (the direct results of the activities or inputs that go into a program) and the outcomes (the final results or changes resulting from program activities) to measure if a program is achieving the desired results. Focus is on evaluating and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization, business, or agency's program initiative.
  • Program Performance Measurement - Knowledge and experience using principles and methods for evaluating program or organizational performance using financial and nonfinancial measures, including identification of evaluation factors, key indicators, metrics, and outcomes.
  • Project Management - Skills in planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This includes evaluating project metrics and outcomes, performance monitoring, and timeline management.
  • Analytical Thinking - Capable of analyzing complex data, problems, ideas, and information into smaller, more manageable parts to understand them better. For this position, this means breaking down complex parts of a program to understand and improve processes in order to make informed decisions. This involves identifying trends, evaluating processes, and developing solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This includes Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, and Attention to Detail.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Applicants covered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) may apply and will be given priority consideration if determined to be well qualified. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or meet the established cutoff score. CTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice or a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

Your application will be evaluated according to the extent and quality of experience, education, and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume, online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses will be evaluated against the knowledge, skills, and abilities and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. The assessments measure the critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Analytical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
  • Attention to Detail (Analytical Skills)
  • Data Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Partnering
  • Performance Measurement
  • Policy Development
  • Problem-Solving (Program Evaluation)
  • Program Evaluation
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Research
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Competence
  • Written Communication

Required Documents

You must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
-Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).To apply for this position,
- Your resume' showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
- Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume' and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact at or to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Dwayne Jenkins
Address
CSOSA
800 North Capitol Street NW Suite 700
Washington DC, DC 20002
US

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of highly qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official, and you will be notified via email if this occurs. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.


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