Program Manager - DHS Headquarters

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of SAFETY Act Implementation. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Manager responsible for planning and conducting broad management and program analysis; and provide advice and consultation regarding program activities and operations that have agency-wide or government-wide impact. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Program Manager, GS-0340-13/14, your typical work assignments may include: Evaluating program, advising management and performing analytical work utilizing methods and techniques to oversee projects, such as applications from entities seeking SAFETY Act protections. Overseeing the planning, execution and governance of programs and their related projects to meet the customers' needs and the successful delivery of the programs' output/product. Developing goals, policies and objectives encompassing research efforts to develop technologies and systems to support the Department of Homeland Security's mission. Directing and conducting costs analyses for projected activities to optimize use of resources and for budget planning purposes. Developing integrated strategic plans delineating contracting strategies, key risk areas, and metrics to measure costs, schedules, and performance. Reviewing, advising on, and conducting complex analyses, evaluations, or investigations in support of organizational programs, systems, and processes, including areas where definitions, methods, and/or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain, or where boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Serving as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Formulating and delivering complex information (e.g., presentations, briefs, etc.) in written and oral form to leadership, management and other internal or external stakeholders that required analytical, strong communication skills and technical acumen. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience for GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Collaborating with internal and external customers/partners to identify and resolve complex technical issues; 2) Ensuring customer needs are met by collaborating to develop concepts plans, scopes of work, schedules, and funding requirements for projects; 3) Performing long range program planning for budget and resource requirements to meet program requirements and comply with regulatory requirements; 4) Developing integrated strategic plans to identify risk areas and performance metrics to monitor ongoing projects for compliance with milestones. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience for GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Ensuring program strategies are consistent with customer needs and long term goals; 2) Utilizing cost-benefit analysis to set spending priorities and track program budget; 3) Coordinating with internal and external customer to plan and manage projects. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. This position may be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. If selection is made at the GS-13 level, promotion to the GS-14 level may occur without further competition. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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. Background Investigation: 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 for Secret as a condition of placement in this noncritical sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.