Summary
1-year non-reimbursable assignment
DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans
Policy Analyst
Series Requested: 0343
Security Clearance: SECRET
Virtual/Remote: Yes
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.
You will be expected to perform as an incumbent in this position.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.
Read the entire announcement.
This job is open to
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
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Counter Terrorism, Threat Prevention, and Law Enforcement Policy (CTTPLE), Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) team. DHS PLCY provides policy development and coordination, strategy, planning, and analysis to the DHS Secretary and other Departmental leaders to facilitate decision-making and other critical matters that may arise in a dynamic homeland security environment. PLCY is responsible for strengthening our Nation's homeland security by developing DHS-wide policies, programs, and plans to promote and ensure quality, consistency, and integration across all homeland security missions. Within PLCY, the CTTPLE/CTOC section is responsible for developing, coordinating and prioritizing DHS policies, programs, and resources to address illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the illegal movement of weapons and drugs, human smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and online child sexual exploitation and abuse, while aligning these efforts with DHS and broader federal government strategies.
Duties:
The Primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Policy Analyst responsible for providing CTOC policy development and coordination, strategy, planning, and analysis for the DHS Secretary and other Departmental and Component leaders.
Typical work assignments include:
- Developing, coordinating, and prioritizing DHS policies, programs, and resources to address illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, with a focus on counter human trafficking efforts.
- Serving as a project leader or team leader responsible for establishing, revising, coordinating, and implementing program planning strategies, and policies focused on counter human trafficking efforts.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate DHS policies and strategies related to CTOC.
- Providing expert advice in the planning and execution of complex management and program related analytical studies and projects in support of White House, DHS, or interagency strategies related to counter human trafficking efforts.
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:
- Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Assisting with the development, coordination and integration of DHS strategies, programs, and policies in CTOC mission areas assigned to DHS by law or executive order, including counter human trafficking.
- Assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations.
- Identifying, analyzing and resolving gaps in DHS policy or operational activities.
- Developing administrative regulations or promoting program guidance for application across organization lines or varied geographic locations.
- Preparing, analyzing, and documenting reports.
- Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Serving as a project leader or team leader responsible for establishing, revising, coordinating, and implementing program planning, strategies, and policies related to countering human trafficking.
- Providing advice and guidance in the planning and execution of complex management and program related analytical studies and projects in support of White House, DHS, or interagency strategies related to CTOC efforts.
- Researching, preparing, and developing analyses or segments of analysis products addressing complex operational policies and functions.
- Conducting research and developing policy statements, briefing materials, Congressional testimonies or reports, or periodic status reports covering ongoing issues covered by CTOC policy.
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:
- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name, email, and phone number
- 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.
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:
- Your appointment in the Federal service
- Tenure
- Grade and Step
- 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 07/29/2024 to receive consideration.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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