Policy Analyst

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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:

• Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
• Assisting with the development, coordination and integration of DHS strategies, programs, and policies in CTOC mission areas assigned to DHS by law or executive order, including counter human trafficking.
• Assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations.
• Identifying, analyzing and resolving gaps in DHS policy or operational activities.
• Developing administrative regulations or promoting program guidance for application across organization lines or varied geographic locations.
• Preparing, analyzing, and documenting reports.
• Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
• Serving as a project leader or team leader responsible for establishing, revising, coordinating, and implementing program planning, strategies, and policies related to countering human trafficking.
• Providing advice and guidance in the planning and execution of complex management and program related analytical studies and projects in support of White House, DHS, or interagency strategies related to CTOC efforts.
• Researching, preparing, and developing analyses or segments of analysis products addressing complex operational policies and functions.
• Conducting research and developing policy statements, briefing materials, Congressional testimonies or reports, or periodic status reports covering ongoing issues covered by CTOC policy.
  
  

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.
  

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