Management and Program Analyst

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Los Angeles, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of 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, you will serve as an expert analyst responsible for conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes. You will design and conduct broad and complex management studies, often requiring the development of study boundaries and objectives as the project progresses. You will translate legislative mandates into actionable program goals and services, prepare recommendations for new or modified legislation, and evaluate the impact of proposed changes on agency resources and operations. You will plan, organize, and direct team-based studies that require collaboration across organizational lines. You will serve as a subject matter expert on program evaluation and management practices, and provide guidance to agency leadership and staff on best practices for improving program operations.

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.
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-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Assisting in the development of planning guidance and resource allocation strategies; Preparing recommendations for program adjustments and evaluating the impact of proposed changes on agency resources and operations; and Presenting findings and recommendations to management and supporting the implementation of proposed solutions

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert analyst responsible for conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes.
Designs and conduct broad and complex management studies, often requiring the development of study boundaries and objectives as the project progresses
Translate legislative mandates into actionable program goals and services, prepare recommendations for new or modified legislation, and evaluate the impact of proposed changes on agency resources and operations.
Plan, organize, and direct team-based studies that require collaboration across organizational lines.
Serve as a subject matter expert on program evaluation and management practices, provide guidance to agency leadership and staff on best practices for improving program operations.

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.