Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) in the District of Columbia leads the local effort to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, designing and implementing the exercise program and providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff.

The role includes directing watch desk operations, evaluating program performance, and advising senior officials on improvements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• A college degree in homeland security, emergency management, or related field is desired.
• Minimum of four years of experience in the related field is desired, including grants, budget, and finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of the Situational Awareness Bureau with responsibility for strategy, scheduling, planning, and evaluating Watch Desk performance.
• Provide analyses and evaluations of program activities and advisories to management officials.
• Design, develop, and implement improved program designs and operations.
• Conduct management surveys, audits, and projects and identify trends and concerns.
• Develop strategic agency reforms and maintain plans for new business processes and practices.
• Track and report on agency goals, objectives, operations, and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in homeland security, emergency management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is in the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The mission of HSEMA is to lead the District's effort to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all threats and hazards by coordinating all planning and preparedness efforts and facilitating a common operating picture during events. The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Fusion Center maintains 24/7/365 situational awareness and provides information analysis of all threats and hazards within the District and the National Capital Region (NCR). The incumbent serves as a leader, designs and implements the operational and technical aspects of the exercise program – with limited input and oversight – and performs as a senior specialist, providing technical guidance/reviews, and mentoring program support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Supervisory Management and Program Analyst serves as the Chief of the Situational Awareness Bureau with overall responsibility for developing strategy, scheduling, planning, and evaluating the performance of the Watch Desk. Provide critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provide technical assistance in designing, developing, and implementing improved program designs/ operations. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department. Conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Based upon the assessments made, identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concern. Serves as a key member of the Director's executive and advisory staff. Defines current and future business environments and establishes metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance. Exercises analytical and evaluative expertise in the review of agency goals, objectives, operations, and business processes. Performs root cause analyses of business processes to identify needs for reform. Designs and/or conducts comprehensive management studies, the boundaries of which are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance such as those involving changing requirements, evolving legislative change, overlapping functions, etc. Develops and maintains strategic plans for agency reforms, including new or improved business processes and practices. Keeps the supervisor abreast of significant problems identified.

Qualifications and Education:

This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is an experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. A college degree in homeland security, emergency management, or any related field is desired. A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in the related field is desired, including grants, budget, and finance experience.

Licensures and Certifications requirements:

Driver’s license may be desired to operate.

Work Conditions/Environment:

Incumbent will generally work in office settings with local travel. The incumbent will work outside and, in the community, potentially requiring extended time standing or walking through seasonal foul weather. The incumbent may be required to work with limited access to personal electronic devices and limited natural lighting or austere conditions during emergencies and disasters.

Tour of Duty:

8:30am - 4:30pm (however hours can vary based on the mission)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade

MS-0343-14

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is NOT a part of the Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU).

Promotion Potential:

No Known Promotion Potential

MSS serve At-Will:

Those appointed to the MSS enjoy the benefits of a separate, more competitive pay structure and are offered a targeted training curriculum with courses on performance management and evaluation, human resources systems and leadership development.

Position Designation

This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. The incumbent is designated as an essential employee and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to support the District’s overall preparedness. In the event of an emergency, the incumbent may be called into work. The incumbent will fulfill all training and activation requirements as part of the Incident Management Team.

Employee Benefits

Selectee(s) will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government's retirement plan.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor