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Summary
This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
This assignment is within Deputy Under Secretary for Partnerships (DUS/P), Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Division (ELO) Division, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office.
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
Position Title: Program Specialist
This is not a Virtual/Remote JDA.
Series: Requested: 0343
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Request Start Date: February 2024
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
01/04/2024 to 04/30/2024
* Salary
$99,200 - $191,900 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Washington, DC 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Detail -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0343 Management And Program Analysis
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
JDP-12266007-24-KJ
* Control number
768942800
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This job is open to
* Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
* Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
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Duties
This position is in the Deputy Under Secretary for Partnerships (DUS/P), Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach Division (ELO) Division, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office. Part time telework available.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program specialist in the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program specialist who will work on the full range of activities that the program office performs. This position requires a high level of interaction with stakeholders, periodic travel, and strong program management skills. This position requires someone willing to support homeland partners across the country within the NTER Master Trainer Network, to include supporting certification requirements, continuing education, and customer needs and requests. The position is responsible for ensuring that federal, state, local, tribal, territorial (FSLTT) and private sector partners can expeditiously access the capabilities, resources, and expertise necessary to identify, report, and share threat related information and intelligence through the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative (NSI). This position will support ELO/NTER relationships with internal and external stakeholders through the development and sharing of data analysis of Suspicious Activity Reporting, engagement, training, and outreach to improve and bolster information sharing capabilities and capacity of DHS partners. This position requires strong interpersonal, writing, and briefing skills. The incumbent will serve a pivotal role in helping to develop and expand NTER key initiatives and strengthen partner engagement across all sectors across the country.
Duties Include:
Support development of Behavioral Threat Assessment Integration (BTAI) and NSI portfolios within the NTER Program Office.
* Coordinate and communicate with information sharing counterparts, to include but not limited to, state and local law enforcement organizations, national law enforcement associations, emergency management and school safety partners.
* Participate in Department-wide coordination, including the alignment and prioritization of training, operations, and other outreach resources connected to terrorism and targeted violence prevention.
* Support the implementation of events and conferences to provide continuing education and learning to FSLTT partners on NTER equities.
* Engage with key stakeholders to understand challenges and gaps pertaining to SAR capabilities and processes.
* Support the advancement of the NSI mission, to include assisting the NSI Program Manager, as necessary, in fulfilling all roles and responsibilities outlined in DHS Instruction Number: 262-05-007.
* Support FSLTT partners with integrating behavioral threat assessment and management into existing processes for terrorism and targeted violence prevention.
* Assist with program management for the Master Trainer Program as applicable.
* Support NTER efforts to update and improve program management strategies, to include supporting the implementation of LMS capabilities.
* Assist with advertising and marketing efforts for the NSI and the Master Trainer Program to FSLTT partners.
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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:
* Knowledge of the Intelligence Community and the DHS Intelligence Enterprise.
* Knowledge of the principles of intelligence operations and analytical principles.
* Knowledge of DHS I&A homeland security mission and the role of intelligence in the relationship between I&A, the DHS Components, the IC, and F/SLTT partners.
* Ability to effectively comprehend and convey information with and from others in writing, reading, listening, and verbal and non-verbal action.
* 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.
* Applies the concepts, principles, theories, and methods of an academic/professional discipline.
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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* Benefits
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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.
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.
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.
* Benefits
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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.
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.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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 04/30/2024 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 vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
DHS Joint Duty Program
Email
...@hq.dhs.gov
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
US
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Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.
Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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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.
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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 04/30/2024 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 vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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Agency contact information
DHS Joint Duty Program
Email
...@hq.dhs.gov
Address
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-0170
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.
Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
01/04/2024 to 04/30/2024
* Salary
$99,200 - $191,900 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 14
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Washington, DC 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Detail -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0343 Management And Program Analysis
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
JDP-12266007-24-KJ
* Control number
768942800
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/768942800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.