Program Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This Program Analyst position is located Security Operations (SO), Surface Operations, Support, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Analyzes and evaluates Surface Operations program mission support areas to determine areas in which progress is unsatisfactory and determines courses of action to remedy deficiencies or improve internal efficiencies. Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of administrative program requirements and identifies areas needing special emphasis or improvement to advance Surface Operations related mission support focused areas such as staffing, budget, procurement, and other administrative requirements. Establishes methodology and procedures for compiling, consolidating, reviewing, analyzing, tracking, and editing programs, budgets, and related documentation. Formulates projects and recommends assessment criteria for the evaluation of TSA Surface operational staffing, resourcing, and administrative program requirements, and contributes to the performance of meeting program centric mission requirements. Communicates with internal and external program managers, as well as necessary representatives of other government agencies and private industries to obtain information and provide guidance on critical funding/program issues. The major duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (H Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. 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 Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of federal laws, regulations, regulations, policies, and precedents to serve as an authority on assigned program area(s), and related activities and projects. Applying knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, techniques of analysis, and evaluation to assess program development, execution, and overall resource management. Applying analytical and evaluative methods, techniques, and procedures to design and conduct analytical studies and surveys. Planning and carrying out a wide range of complex administrative and program activities. Coordinating and reviewing travel to include scheduling, itinerary details, reservations, periodic audits of travel vouchers and pre and post trip reports. Applying knowledge of TSA payroll systems and processes (i.e., WebTA; GovTA, etc.), or serve as a payroll system "timekeeper"'. Applying knowledge and understanding of basic acquisition processes and procedures, such as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities, purchase card program, etc. Knowledge and understanding of program staffing models and personnel tracking. Knowledge and understanding of property management processes for accountable property. To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying federal laws, regulations, regulations, policies, and precedents to serve as an authority on assigned program area(s), and related activities and projects. Applying knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, techniques of analysis, and evaluation to assess program development, execution, and overall implementation of resource management requirements. Applying knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes to prioritize the financial resources for assigned mission programs. Applying advanced skills in oral and written communications to enable presentation of sensitive and sometimes controversial material and recommendations to higher authority on the results of studies or problems. Planning and carrying out a wide range of complex administrative and program activities. Coordinating and reviewing travel requirements to include scheduling, itinerary details, reservations, conducting periodic audits of travel vouchers and pre and post trip reports. Serve as a Point of Contact for a program-level staffing program, with in-depth knowledge of staffing roles, responsibilities, and notification procedures for requested changes. Perform duties, or have experience performing duties, of a purchase card holder. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. 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. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Additional information Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. 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. 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. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holida

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