Program Analyst (DHS Career Expo-JAX)

Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens. The position(s) will be filled through a direct-hire authority. This is a Direct Hire Announcement (DHA) and is being filled under such authority, Veteran preference does NOT apply to DHA.

Serving as a Program Analyst (DHS Career Expo-JAX) GS-0343-9 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Mobile Assessments Branch (MAB) located in Glynco, GA.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advisory services and key administrative and managerial duties related to MAB

Typical duties include:

• Maintaining the Fleet's calendar, report due outs, schedules appointments/conferences without prior clearance, and establishing priorities at own discretion.
• Developing and maintaining automated tracking systems for action assignments, establishing and monitoring workflows, and updating or preparing assignments and being responsible for the FM's review.
• Researching and analyzing historical files and data to develop clear and concise presentation of facts and materials.
• Refining and improving reports and methods of reporting.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.

Qualifications

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If interested in this position, please email your resume and any other pertinent documents to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov. Please ensure in the subject line you put Program Analyst, GS-0343-9, FLETC-MRSD/TSD-26-12978333.

You will be required to complete an in-person interview at the DHS Career Expo in Jacksonville, Florida on June 16 & 17, 2026 in order to be considered for this position. You must register for the event at DHS Career Expo. More information about the event may be found at Expo | Homeland Security.

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A resume must be no more than two pages. No more than 2 pages will be accepted and reviewed. (DO NOT put any social media links to include LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. and DO NOT include any pictures of any kind on your resume). For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Specialized Experience:

You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing a wide range of sensitive and complex administrative functions. Some examples of this qualifying specialized experience is; researching, analyzing, and compiling data to address complex administrative issues related to a business directorate, and recommending process improvements. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing calendars and priorities, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring compliance with business and or federal agency's practices. Developing and implementing automated tracking systems, oversee regulatory correspondence, facilitating publication of policies. Perform duties in timekeeping, manage office records and inventory, refine reporting methods, and provide training and guidance to staff, consistently ensuring efficient operations and adherence to established procedures.

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Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

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Possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. Only graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A resume must be no more than two pages.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Applicants will be evaluated on their total background including experience (paid and unpaid), education, awards, and training and self-development as it relates to the position based upon the information provided in the resume/application and any other supporting documents. All work experience should specify the length of time spent in the position. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that indicates hours per week "varies." List exact hours per week on each job experience.

This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority. Using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved direct hire authorities, agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C. 3309 through 3318, for which OPM determines that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).

If you are 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 may be removed from consideration, or your score may be lowered.

After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

1. Your resume (click the link for information on what to include). If you are a current or former Federal employee, your resume must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position held. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12978333
3. Are you qualifying based on education?Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
4. Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The member 4 copy of your DD214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit the following:
   • A copy of your agency notice,
   • A copy of your most recent performance rating, and
   • A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

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