Duties

Summary

This assignment is a 6-month non-reimbursable assignment. The incumbent serves as an External Affairs Specialist for CISA supporting the efforts of CISA programs in their engagement and outreach missions and coordinating with the DHS Office of Public Affairs, Office of Partnership and Engagement, and other DHS offices to ensure proactive engagement with key stakeholders of the organization.
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Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level.
• Assists in designing, implementing and evaluating proactive strategies to communicate the mission and programs of CISA to external partners.
• Supports event management and planning for major conferences such as DHS National Cyber Summit and RSA with activities.
• Assists with the logistical aspects of meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Assists with venue research and event analysis.
• Contributes to the preparation of invitations and maintenance of participant database.
• Field questions about registration and meeting agenda.
• Contribute to the preparation, reproduction, and distribution of conference materials.
• Research information about possible room setup, AV equipment, and other on-site meeting needs.
• Supports a portfolio of CISA external affairs activities that may include CISA Speaker Bureau, conference planning and Intergovernmental Affairs.
• Identifies, develops and applies a range of analytical tools to evaluate CISA communication efforts, and applies results of analysis to refine strategies and tactics to address areas of concern.
• Identify opportunities for enhanced outreach and messaging to all stakeholders.
• Supports EA leadership in briefings and other interactions with critical external stakeholders and executives to include senior officials in DHS, other Federal agencies, the private sector, and state, local, tribal and territorial officials.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must currently hold a GS-13, 14, 15 , or equivalent grade level
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

Developing and implementing strategies used to communicate with stakeholders in support of accomplishing an organization's mission;

Planning meetings, conferences, and/or special events;

Managing budgeting logistics for meetings, conferences, and/or special events;

Developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders to advocate for an organization's position/policies;

Collaborating with multiple offices and programs to develop, explain or resolve external communications strategies and products; and

Writing and presenting program information for a range of external stakeholders.

Must currently hold a GS-13, 14, 15 , or equivalent in other pay system

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.

Complete 12 hours of professional development using Skillsoft courses, videos, and books in conjunction with the established assignment objectives for the JDA.

Attend each of the DHS Joint Duty Program Director's quarterly webinars (1 hour per quarter).

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this JDA based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Confidential

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:

Your appointment in the Federal service

Tenure

Grade and Step

Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02 .