Management and Program Analyst

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This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secretary (OS). The primary purpose of this position is to plan and conduct management and program analysis studies and projects. Provide advice and consultation to agency managers regarding the improvement of organization and program activities and operations. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. GS-9 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-7) or public or private sector equivalent. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Planning and conducting management analysis projects and studies that include the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature pertaining to readily observable conditions such as areas of responsibility, channels of communication, delegation of authority, routing of correspondence, filing systems, and storage of files and records. Selecting and applying accepted analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification and consideration of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Researching and/or analyzing stable or simple administrative and/or program issues. Interpreting established and pertinent regulations and organizational policies, management principles, administrative rules, and staffing guidelines. Assisting in the resolution of complex program issues and communicates solutions or answers. Advising on the resolution of well precedented program and/or administrative issues. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. -OR- Substitution of Education for ExperienceYou may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Master's or equivalent graduate degree 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.B. or J.D., if related -OR- Combination of Education and ExperienceYou may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 18 graduate level credits). NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review.All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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 eligibility on 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.

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