Supervisory Program Analyst
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Departmental Audit Liaison (DAL) Division Under Secretary for Management (USM)..
The primary purpose of this position is shaping DHS-wide audit liaison policy influencing national security and supporting executive-level decision-making.
Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As a Supervisory Program Analyst GSyour typical work assignments may include:
- Serves as a principal advisor and subject matter expert on audit liaison policy and strategy providing authoritative guidance and oversight for all DHS Components and management officials.
- Ensures staff are properly trained and that position descriptions accurately reflect assigned duties.
- Leads and coordinates multi-component initiatives to shape and advance audit liaison policy ensuring alignment with national security priorities and executive leadership objectives.
- Represents the DAL Division and DHS in interagency forums working groups and meetings with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Office of Inspector General(OIG) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Congress and other federal agencies to advance DHS interests and ensure effective audit engagement and resolution.
All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received whichever happens first.
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- You must meet time-in-grade requirements.
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
- You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government performing duties such as: 1) Supervising subordinate staff including assigning work evaluating performance providing guidance and supporting staff development and training; 2) Organizing planning directing and coordinating the work of the DAL Division to ensure effective audit liaison operations across all DHS Components; 3) Reviewing and approving work products for quality and compliance with applicable policies and regulations; and 4) Providing recommendations and technical assistance to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other management officials regarding program plans priorities resource allocation and organizational changes related to audit liaison functions.
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. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Not Applicable
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.
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 its mission the Department of Homeland Security (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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager