Policy Analyst

US-Dhs-Headquarter; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (TES) in Washington, DC invites applications for a GS-11 level position. The role requires specialized experience in national security risk assessment, policy development, and risk mitigation initiatives, with a pathway through education or combined education and experience.

Qualified applicants may have a Ph.D. or 3 years of advanced graduate study, or a combination of education and experience meeting 100% of the

Formación

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or higher.
• Experience identifying foreign investment national security risks.
• Assisting with development of goals, plans, objectives, and policies.
• Assisting with risk mitigation and policy decision support.

Responsabilidades

• Support managers and leaders with policy development and decision making.

Conocimientos

Identifying foreign investment risks

Developing short-range program goals

Risk mitigation strategy development

Policy development support

Educación

Ph.D. or 3 years of graduate education

Descripción del empleo

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Trade and Economic Security (TES).

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Specialized Experience

To qualify for the GS-11 you must possess one of the following: A. At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, OR equivalent public or private sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

(1) Identifying foreign investment national security risks.

(2) Helping to develop short-range program goals, plans, objectives, and policies.

(3) Assisting with the development of risk mitigation strategies and initiatives.

AND

(4) Supporting policy development and decision making for managers and leaders.

OR

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR


• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.