Policy Analysis / Writer

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Policy Analysis / Writer is a GS-0301-13 position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Policy and Standards Division, in Washington, District of Columbia. The role supports the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of high-visibility military personnel policies and programs that affect the readiness and professionalism of the Coast Guard workforce. The position conducts complex analysis of existing and proposed policies, provides authoritative interpretation of military personnel regulations, addresses sensitive and unprecedented policy issues, reviews proposed legislation and Department of War regulations, and forecasts program requirements and resource implications. It also provides oversight of related financial and logistical components. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal sector. It has no positive education requirement, and education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. The role requires U.S. citizenship, applicable Selective Service registration or exemption, a successful background investigation, and a Public Trust clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Mastery of military human resource management concepts, laws, regulations, principles, practices, and precedents sufficient to provide technical and advisory services.
Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to author service-wide policies, draft executive-level briefings, and negotiate and defend agency positions in interagency forums and uniform boards.
Program management experience, including forecasting long-term program requirements, assessing resource implications, and overseeing financial or logistical components.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration, as applicable.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, broad-scope qualitative and quantitative analyses of existing and proposed policies, including Uniform and Awards programs and other assigned military human resources portfolios.
Interpret complex military personnel regulations and resolve highly sensitive, controversial, or unprecedented policy issues that cannot be resolved at the Personnel Service Center level.
Review proposed legislation and Department of War regulations that would significantly change military human resources policy or agency programs.
Forecast long-term program requirements and evaluate the resource implications of policy changes.
Oversee financial or logistical components associated with programs and policy changes.