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Program Analyst
Top Secret Clearance Jobs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Requirements 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.You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.You must meet time-in-grade requirements.You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.May be required to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule which may be require rotating shifts, including night work, weekends, and holidaysResponsiveness to elevated threat levels may require special considerations, such as travel and temporary relocation.May require deploying to areas outside the National Capital Region in response to significant events.Qualifications
Specialized Experience GS-12 To Qualify For The GS-12 Level, You Must Possess At Least One (1) Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The Next Lower Grade Level (GS-11) In Federal Service Or Equivalent Private/public Sector Experience. For This Position, Specialized Experience Is Defined As
Knowledge and skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS program operations.Knowledge of analytical tools and methodology, and comprehensive knowledge of managements issues and programs for the development and implementation of DHS laws, policies, and regulations, to perform a wide variety of complex analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, and management controls, and long-range planning.Knowledge of information requirements of multiple agencies in relation to protection from and response to, terrorist attacks and incidents to determine the need for, obtain, protect, and retain intelligence and law enforcement reporting information, and to resolve major problems that directly affect the accomplishment of DHS program goals and objectives.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Specialized Experience GS-13 To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
Providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive knowledge of special event security operations and/or planning.Providing advice and guidance in information sharing for special events or other complex coordination environments.Researching, analyzing, and aiding on complex threats, attack trends and special event related issues that impact substantive, mission-oriented programs.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade:
Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note:
Current or former Federal employees
MUST
submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade ( examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job ). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
National Service 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.
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.
Education
Not Applicable
Additional information
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.
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.
This position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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.
Background Investigation:
DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for
Top Secret
as a condition of placement in this
Special Sensitive
position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity and get interviews within 48 hours.
Help Help
Requirements 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.You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.You must meet time-in-grade requirements.You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.May be required to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule which may be require rotating shifts, including night work, weekends, and holidaysResponsiveness to elevated threat levels may require special considerations, such as travel and temporary relocation.May require deploying to areas outside the National Capital Region in response to significant events.Qualifications
Specialized Experience GS-12 To Qualify For The GS-12 Level, You Must Possess At Least One (1) Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The Next Lower Grade Level (GS-11) In Federal Service Or Equivalent Private/public Sector Experience. For This Position, Specialized Experience Is Defined As
Knowledge and skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS program operations.Knowledge of analytical tools and methodology, and comprehensive knowledge of managements issues and programs for the development and implementation of DHS laws, policies, and regulations, to perform a wide variety of complex analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, and management controls, and long-range planning.Knowledge of information requirements of multiple agencies in relation to protection from and response to, terrorist attacks and incidents to determine the need for, obtain, protect, and retain intelligence and law enforcement reporting information, and to resolve major problems that directly affect the accomplishment of DHS program goals and objectives.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Specialized Experience GS-13 To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
Providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive knowledge of special event security operations and/or planning.Providing advice and guidance in information sharing for special events or other complex coordination environments.Researching, analyzing, and aiding on complex threats, attack trends and special event related issues that impact substantive, mission-oriented programs.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade:
Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note:
Current or former Federal employees
MUST
submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade ( examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job ). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
National Service 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.
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.
Education
Not Applicable
Additional information
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.
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.
This position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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.
Background Investigation:
DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for
Top Secret
as a condition of placement in this
Special Sensitive
position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Read more
Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.