Homeschool Policy Analyst.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) seeks a Policy Analyst to develop and mature DoW homeschooling policy and programs for military-connected families. You will advise senior leadership on strategy and coordinate cross‑agency partnerships worldwide.

This role requires evaluating programs, formulating recommendations, and guiding communications and training architecture to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
• Combination of Education and Experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, plus relevant experience or additional coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature Department of War homeschooling policy and programs for military-connected families.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategy to sustain homeschool and education-related support programs.
• Negotiate cross-agency and inter-service collaboration agreements to standardize homeschool support across installations worldwide.
• Establish the Department's research agenda for military-connected homeschooling.
• Set the strategic direction for the Department's homeschool communication and training architecture.

Education

Bachelor's degree (education or related field)

Education/Experience combination

Job description

Duties

• Serve as an expert analyst responsible for developing Department of War (DoW) policy and programs supporting homeschooling for military-connected families.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on the strategy to sustain and mature homeschool and education-related support programs.
• Negotiate cross-agency and inter-service collaboration agreements to standardize homeschool support across all installations worldwide.
• Establishe the Department's research agenda for military-connected homeschooling.
• Set the strategic direction for the Department's homeschool communication and training architecture.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is designated Non-Sensitive and requires a Tier 1 investigation favorably adjudicated.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or the categories you selected. See

• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirement For Homeschool Policy Analyst

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

OR

• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described in A above.

Specialized Experience GS-13

One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating complex K-12 and homeschooling educational programs, analyzing program data to brief senior leadership on operational efficacy, reviewing educational programs and policies to make recommendations for senior leadership, formulating strategic recommendations on policies, directives, and/or guidance for education programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements, and translating complex regulations and/or procedures related to education or family support programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Specialized Experience GS-14

One year of specialized experience which includes providing recommendations on complex issues related to homeschooling or K-12 education programs, evaluating educational programs and policies to make recommendations for senior leadership, developing policies, directives, and/or guidance for education programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements, and developing training materials for various audiences to explain policies and/or procedures related to education or family support programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-13

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement GS-14

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service. For more information, visit
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-14 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest
• You may claim Military Spouse preference.
• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.