Policy Analyst
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
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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 required:
- Knowledge of DHS mission.
- Skilled in written and oral communication to prepare reports, to prepare and present findings and recommendations, to develop policies and procedures.
- Skilled in application of fact-finding and investigative techniques.
- Skilled in analytical and procedural theories and methodologies.
- Experience in knowledge management and organizational efficiency.
- Skilled in organizing effective external outreach programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with senior leadership.
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)
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.
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.
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