Supervisory Policy Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Trade and Economic Security. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director, Risk Mitigation & Compliance Monitoring, reporting to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Security. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Supervisory Policy Analyst GS 0301 15, your typical work assignments may include: Develop DHS-wide policies, programs, and planning to promote and ensure quality across all homeland security missions in connection with compliance monitoring activities related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Team Telecom reviews. Negotiate mitigation agreements between the U.S. Government and the parties to mitigate national security risks posed by transactions under review by CFIUS and Team Telecom. Participate in the development and documentation of long-and short-range compliance efforts and makes recommendations on planning that can be undertaken within existing resource levels. Engage with parties to foreign investment compliance issues and CFIUS and Team Telecom member agency counterparts to ensure that CFIUS and Team Telecom have the information required to reach compliance goals. Requirements Conditions of employment U. S. Citizenship Required Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service You must successfully pass a background investigation You must be able to obtain a Top Secret with SCI Security Clearance You must submit to a pre-employment drug test You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business days open period due to the number of applications received. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) Bargaining Unit Position: No The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holiday and/or overtime. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Qualifications Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15, an applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that included: Performing risk mitigation and regulatory compliance monitoring activities in a national security context, such as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Team Telecom, Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI), export control enforcement, or sensitive data protection; Leading and managing a cross-disciplinary team; Collaborating with intra- and inter-agency partners; Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation and compliance monitoring strategies; Supporting policy development and decision making for senior leadership. 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. 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. National Service 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. 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. 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 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. Promotion Potential: At Full Performance Level (FPL) Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. 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. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. 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 people 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 and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. Review our 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.