Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Director) - Transportation Security Administration

Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Responsibilities This Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Director) is located within the Program Analysis and Evaluation Division (PA&ED), Chief Finance Office (CFO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Deputy Director, you will perform the following duties: Provide support and advice to the Executive Director (XD), Program Analysis and Evaluation (PA&E) Division, in developing a ~$55B five-year resource allocation plan (RAP) to align risk-informed and analytically-sound budget decisions with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security strategic requirements. Assist the XD in developing funding options and recommendations that rationalize TSA priorities, a dynamic threat environment, and budgetary constraints. Support the XD in the development, review, and revision of the annual and multi-year resource allocation plans for TSA operational and support organizations. Help oversee the development of programs, financial estimates, risk statements, and Congressional Justifications for each TSA program in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Resource Allocation Decision (RAD), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review process, and ultimately to inform the President's Budget (PB). Assists in the development of recommendations for TSA budgetary policy by reviewing and applying determinations established by Congress, OMB, and DHS. Drafts budgetary policy decisions made within TSA and develops performance reporting and control systems for critical resource applications. Exercises a full range of supervisory, personnel management authorities, and talent development responsibilities in directing work of the PA&E Division. This work includes support the XD and ultimately the Chief Financial Officer in the expansion of the PA&E Division and the implementation of TSA OneNumber (TON), a new IT system designed to ensure data integrity within a single repository for programming, budget formulation, budget execution, and financial audits. Advises the Performance Improvement Officer (PIO) for TSA in the development, management and implementation of TSA's performance and governance processes to include its Planning, Programming, Budget, Execution, and Strategy (PPBE-S) system; compliance with Government Performance Results Act; and compliance with DHS guidelines to meet budget and performance integration requirements. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Disclosure of your financial information is required. This is a supervisory position subject to the supervisory probationary period, unless the selected incumbent has already completed it. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Experience overseeing organizational programs in developing strategic plans, program analysis, budgetary policies, risk management, and performance. Experience reviewing and revising on new program initiatives, out-year funding profiles spanning multiple appropriations, budgetary proposals, policies, procedures, and guidance. Experience serving in a leadership role, assigning work, setting priorities and employee performance standards reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates, coaching, and developing employees, approving leave, and recommending and/or approving disciplinary actions. Experience in written and oral communication (i.e., presentations, briefings) and/or coordination with other senior leadership/management of other agencies or organizations (i.e., members of Congress). Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education Additional Information Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/ To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.