Program Specialist (I&A) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This position is in the Deputy Under Secretary for Partnerships (DUS/P), Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Division (ELO) Division, Foreign Liaison Office (FLO). Part time telework available. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a management program specialist in the Foreign Liaison Branch. The program specialist will perform the full range of activities within the branch. The program specialist will support the department's international mission to include but not limited to engaging and coordinating across I&A's centers, directorates, Foreign Disclosure Office, Counterintelligence and Security offices to support and synchronize I&A's foreign engagement activities. The position requires a high level of interaction with senior leadership, international partners, strong program management skills, and occasional travel. The incumbent will serve as a liaison building, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal (DHS Office of International Affairs Policy, I&A Centers/Directorates, and Components OIA) and external stakeholders (IC, State Department, Law enforcement) by regular routine outreach, coordination, and collaboration in furtherance of the DHS international mission and objectives. The position is responsible for managing an internal engagement sync, conducting program updates, and synchronizing all I&A's foreign engagement activities. The program specialist will conduct outreach and engagements with international partners to enhance information sharing in areas of mutual cooperation. This position requires strong communication, writing, briefing, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent will serve in a pivotal role to develop and expand I&A's Foreign Liaison Office programmatic framework and strengthen DHS-wide relationships with foreign partners. Duties required: - Responsible for engaging, managing, and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders through routine outreach, coordination, and collaboration in furtherance of DHS international mission and objectives. - Participate or lead department-wide coordination meetings, syncs, and working groups. - Support and staff senior leadership's foreign engagements, bilateral/trilateral discussions, high-level dialogues, and analyst exchanges. - Engage with key stakeholders and foreign partners to understand key concerns, identify gaps, and provide timely recommendations. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to include but not limited to, executive audiences, international partners, IC, law enforcement, and private sector partners. - Support the development and implementation of the program's framework through initiating, organizing, and tracking foreign engagement activities within and outside the organization. - Ability to work independently and is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments. - Assist with overall program management of FLO's initiatives, as applicable. 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: The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Highly desired degree in international relations, public policy, history, or government affairs. Highly desired experience in working with foreign partners or international relations. Highly desired experience in program management, policy development and implementation. Extensive knowledge of DHS I&A, Components, Intelligence Enterprise, Intelligence Community and DHS international mission and information sharing agreements with respect to national intelligence activities. Extensive knowledge of DHS I&A Foreign Disclosure Program and release authority efforts. Extensive knowledge of the interplay of diplomatic, geographic, political, and economic issues in various regions of the world. Ability to disseminate information and to conduct presentations and briefings to executive audiences in both the intelligence, and law enforcement community. Ability to provide analytical assessments and recommendations to decision makers. Ability to effectively comprehend and convey information with and from others in writing, reading, listening. Ability to use logic, analysis, synthesis, creativity, judgment, and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and use multiple sources of information to effectively inform decisions and outcomes. 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. Additional information DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position. Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA: Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA. Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA. 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 09/30/2024 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 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 vacanc

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