Program Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will serve as a Program Analyst with responsibility for working directly with Coast Guard leadership in assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations, and in resolving deficiencies in and improving the performance of enterprise-wide systems, processes, and operations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing the execution of policy and programs to review the broad scope and linkages between mission support programs and their impact on mission accomplishment. Providing expert guidance or analysis on alternative products and services that satisfy internal and external requirements. Setting the overarching business process performance goals/requirements and developing integrated and aligned objectives for mission support, budget, and capital investment plans. Preparing comprehensive and expert-level reports and briefings on the results of studies. Participating in senior-level working groups to describe the Mission Support Organization of the future. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret clearance. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience must include the following: Conducting initial research necessary to assist senior analysts in evaluating Coast Guard operating and support programs, program alternatives, performance measures, and initiatives. Working with staff members to gain an understanding of the business and logistics transformation initiatives/activities across the enterprise. With guidance or assistance from the supervisor or higher-level employee, articulating concepts in oral and written form to demonstrate a burgeoning knowledge of the subject matter area. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR a combination of education and experience. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11 or equivalent) in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include the following: Assisting with the analyzation and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data and evaluations reflecting performance and progress of projects, identification of material weaknesses, making forecasts and projections, and recommending actions as a basis for timely decisions. Assisting with the development of practical, reliable, time sensitive and cost-effective recommendations for accomplishing team and individual projects and special tasks. Assisting with formal and informal in-process reviews of milestone accomplishment or delay. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12 or equivalent) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include the following: Analyzing and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data and evaluations reflecting performance and progress of projects, identification of materiel weaknesses, making forecasts and projections, and recommending actions as a basis for timely decisions. Developing practical, reliable, time sensitive and cost-effective recommendations for accomplishing team and individual projects and special tasks. Developing and adjusting the concept, methodology work plan and milestone schedules. Exercising programmatic oversight over assigned key technologies. Conducting formal and informal in-process reviews of milestone accomplishment or delay. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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. Promotion Potential: If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). This implies no promise or guarantee of a promotion. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to . Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps , VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact nakeesha.s.

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