Supervisor Management Program Analyst

Duties

Develops strategies for planning and developing major agency programs of national scope and impact. Participates in the development and documentation of long- and short-range planning efforts: Reviews long- and short-range plans, resource projections, priorities, justifications, etc. Makes recommendations on planning efforts that can be undertaken within existing resource levels and advise on the impact of efforts that require additional resources. Prepares and contributes to reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation.

Develops, coordinates, and implements strategic plans to include mission, goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for their subject areas. Formulates and implements plans to improve program policies, practices, and methods.

Coordinates requirements among organizational units during all stages of program initiation, project design, project implementation, and management of ongoing programs.
Serves as an expert consultant on the most challenging policy issues, liaising with appropriate components to provide DAS and S1 expert guidance and insight. Provides advice and guidance on undefined issues and elements for programs essential to DHS's mission, such as major programs of national scope and impact. Maintains close contact with headquarters, field centers, commercial industry representatives, and international partners for elements in advanced program areas.
Participates as a presenter in national and international seminars and symposium relating to fields of expertise.
As a recognized authority in the analysis and evaluation of partnership and engagement progams and issues, the employee is subject only to administrative and policy direction concerning overall project priorities and objectives. The employee is typically delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs or organizational effectiveness. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the employee are normally reviewed by management officials only for potential influence on broad agency policy objectives and program goals. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

Ability to form working relationships with diverse audiences, including geographically and culturally diverse Tribal Nations, as well as other elected and appointed officials and their staffs, and associations that represent their interest.

Knowledge of national trends, changing practices, analyses, and congressional actions affecting PSO sufficient to provide leadership with strategic guidance and advice on course of action and outreach activities.

Skill in educating and communicating orally and in writing with clarity, tact, and diplomacy to promote effective presentation of policies, priorities, programs, and activities to external stakeholders in various settings.

Ability to obtain cooperation and support to resolve issues among stakeholders within and outside an organization, including other federal organizations, external groups, and key government and private sector individuals that might impact response to DHS policies, programs, and initiatives.

Expert written communication skills to prepare comprehensive reports, briefings materials, issue papers, and other documents in order to present specialized/technical material to non-specialists and DHS executives.
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and take on an assignment and/or portfolio and see it through to completion with minimal guidance.

Manage Staff, provide supervisory functions, direct staff, respond to employee needs, direct link between management and the workforce.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)

Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)

Name of Federal agency

Supervisor name, email, and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.

Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:

• Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
• Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
• Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.