Management and Program Analyst

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Los Angeles, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, in Arlington, Virginia; Houston, Texas; Irving, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; Seattle, Washington; Sunrise, Florida. These are non-bargaining unit positions. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-12 you will perform the following duties: Conduct analytical studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes. Serve as ICE's internal communication point of contact. Design and conduct management studies to address specific program challenges. Identify performance indicators, designing data collection methodologies, and applying statistical techniques to evaluate program outcomes. Apply this knowledge to support the evaluation of program activities and identify opportunities for resource optimization. Monitor emerging trends and developments in program management and evaluation to ensure the agency remains responsive to changing priorities and challenges.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service.
Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Presenting findings and recommendations to management and supporting the implementation of proposed solutions; and Applying administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of public programs; and Contributing to the development of standard operating procedures and advising on the implementation of new processes.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes.
Serve as ICE's internal communication point of contact.
Design and conduct management studies to address specific program challenges.
Identify performance indicators, designing data collection methodologies, and applying statistical techniques to evaluate program outcomes.
Apply this knowledge to support the evaluation of program activities and identify opportunities for resource optimization.
Monitor emerging trends and developments in program management and evaluation to ensure the agency remains responsive to changing priorities and challenges.
Presenting findings and recommendations to management and supporting the implementation of proposed solutions.
Applying administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of public programs.
Contributing to the development of standard operating procedures and advising on the implementation of new processes.

Benefits

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
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
telework
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
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.