Supervisory Management Analyst (Branch Chief)

ATF; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ATF in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Branch Chief for the Denial Enforcement & NICS Intelligence Branch within the Office of Intelligence Operations. The role provides leadership, manages analytic studies and ensures compliant handling of sensitive information.

You'll direct complex programs, coordinate with federal, state and local partners, and drive improvements in data management to support mission-critical firearm enforcement efforts.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in managing analytical or compliance-driven programs with data review and trend identification.
• Develop standardized procedures, assess workflow, and implement enhancements to improve information integrity and responsiveness.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership with data-informed briefings and actionable recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with internal and external partners to improve information sharing and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Branch Chief and manages the Denial Enforcement and NICS Intelligence Branch operations and personnel.
• Conducts complex in-depth studies related to branch programs with other agencies and organizations.
• Directs and coordinates working groups on major programmatic issues and maintains tracking systems for progress of activities.
• Ensures proper storage and safe handling of all material related to the report of firearm sales.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

This position is located under the Office of Intelligence Operations, Operational Intelligence Division, Denial Enforcement & NICS Intelligence Branch in Martinsburg, WV. The purpose of this position is to provide a central point of control and continuity for the management of all ISOS employees, procedures, and analytic studies related to the sale of firearms to ATF and other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.

This position is located under the Office of Intelligence Operations, Operational Intelligence Division, Denial Enforcement & NICS Intelligence Branch in Martinsburg, WV. The purpose of this position is to provide a central point of control and continuity for the management of all ISOS employees, procedures, and analytic studies related to the sale of firearms to ATF and other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.

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• Serves as Branch Chief and manages the Denial Enforcement and NICS Intelligence Branch operations and personnel.
• Conducts complex in depth studies that concern branch programs and associated activities with other Federal, State, local, and international law enforcement agencies and other professional organizations.
• Directs and coordinates working groups on significant programmatic and operational issues and develops and maintains an effective tracking system to monitor the progress and accomplishments of all activities.
• Ensures the proper storage and safe handling all material related to the report of the sale of firearms.

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Conditions of employment

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

MOBILITY PLAN

New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Specialized Experience Must Include All Of

• Manage complex analytical or compliance driven programs by reviewing operational data, identifying trends, and recommending process improvements that strengthened organizational efficiency, accuracy, and accountability; AND
• Develop standardized procedures, assessing workflow effectiveness, and implementing enhancements that improved information integrity, responsiveness, and mission support; AND
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership by preparing clear, data informed briefings, conducting stakeholder engagement, and translating technical or operational findings into actionable recommendations that supported decision making; AND
• Lead cross functional coordination with internal and external partners to improve information sharing, monitor performance metrics, and sustain continuous improvement across high visibility programs requiring precise data management and timely operational execution.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

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.

Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement.

A one year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division.

Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP)

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: Your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.

Schedule A

You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation ("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability). You must get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see OPM's Schedule A site.

Military Spouses

Spouse on active duty: documentation showing 1) your spouse's active-duty status. Spouse who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active-duty service: documentation showing 1) the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent. Spouse killed while on active duty: documentation showing a) the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; b) the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; c) proof of the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces; and d) a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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.

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