Management Analyst

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DOD) in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Senior HR Liaison to support the Cyber Defense Command's HR programs, including planning, development, and evaluation. The role handles recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, promotions, and awards, and writes position descriptions and SOPs to streamline HR processes for the DCDC.

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring U.S. citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance, with occasional travel and situational

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience as HR liaison, providing guidance and executing actions across all phases of human resources management.
• Qualifying experience includes drafting position descriptions, personnel policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience improving HR processes and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serves as HR liaison for DCDC, advising on planning, development, evaluation, and management of HR programs.
• Supports recruitment, hiring, performance appraisals, monitoring, promotions, and awards for DCDC.
• Writes DCDC position descriptions, personnel policies, and standard operating procedures to improve HR processes and workflow efficiency.
• Collects and analyzes DCDC HR data and produces metrics to support senior leader decision-making.
• Analyzes organizational and manpower changes, advises leadership on impacts, and recommends personnel changes.

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC). Learn more about this agency

Telework eligible

Yes—Situational Telework Only, including Emergency and OPM Prescribed Unscheduled Telework.

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary

$121,785 – $158,322 per year

Pay scale & grade

GG 13

Promotion potential

None

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

• Occupations and job series

• 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

CES-DISA-13103636-26SU

Control number

891203200

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens.

Location

Fort Meade, MD

Duties

• Serves as the HR liaison for the DCDC, advising on and executing the planning, development, evaluation, and management of human resources programs and activities.
• Action sensitive, high-priority projects and supports all phases of personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, performance appraisals monitoring, promotions, and awards for DCDC.
• Write DCDC position descriptions, personnel policies and standard operating procedures and improve HR processes and workflow efficiency.
• Collects/analyzes DCDC HR data and produces metrics to support senior leader decision-making and decision papers.
• Analyzes DCDC organizational and manpower changes, advises leadership on the impacts, and recommends personnel changes to the JTD.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) up to 5 percent of the time.
• This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• This is a drug test designated position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience serving as a HR liaison, providing guidance and executing actions across all phases of human resources management. Qualifying experience includes drafting position descriptions, personnel policies, and standard operating procedures. Experience improving HR processes and workflow efficiency.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans’ Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.” If you are a veteran claiming veteran’s preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans’ preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Benefits

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Competencies

• Human Capital Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Position Management
• Program/Project Management

Criminal History Inquiries

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [e-mail]

Required documents

1. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ Learn more about the new resume requirements
2. Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.
3. Transcripts (if applicable) If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
4. SF-50 – Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.
5. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD‑214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD‑214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the military. Veterans with a service‑connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or later. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement.”
6. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self‑Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self‑Certification Checklist.
7. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self‑Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self‑Certification Checklist.
8. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self‑Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self‑Certification Checklist.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center

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DCDC – Cyber Defense Command – HQ

6910 Cooper Road

Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088

US

Next steps

Once the complete application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The content of your application package will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to determine whether you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

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Fair and transparent

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Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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