Program Specialist (Law Enforcement)
About The Position
This position is a Program Specialist (Law Enforcement) with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 6-Eastern Regional Office in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports law enforcement programs through program analysis, resource planning, reporting, interagency coordination, and administrative oversight. The position is a bargaining-unit role. Permanent Change of Station may be authorized. The full performance level is GS-11, and the announcement describes potential career-ladder promotion as discretionary and not guaranteed. The employee evaluates law enforcement functions and operations, monitors reporting and budget systems, researches criminal activity and program effectiveness, and coordinates with federal, state, local, and tribal partners. The role also forecasts program needs, prepares analyses and presentations, oversees supplies, equipment, vehicles, and expenditures, and serves as a liaison. New hires must complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period and undergo a background security investigation.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication is required.
- Applicants subject to the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
- For GS-09 qualification through experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07, including program support; leading and training clerical staff; collecting, tracking, and analyzing program data; processing FOIA requests; supporting grants, agreements, and contracts; managing document control and supply records; providing administrative, personnel, and budget support; maintaining office systems and records; coordinating schedules, correspondence, and meetings; serving as a liaison; and using office software and troubleshooting basic application issues.
- For GS-09 qualification through education: a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
- For GS-11 qualification through experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09, including analyzing program effectiveness; managing budget and procurement activities; conducting surveys and audits; developing operational guidelines; coordinating with federal, state, local, and tribal partners; preparing performance summaries; providing program training; managing schedules, correspondence, and liaison duties; and supporting district budget development and monitoring.
- For GS-11 qualification through education: a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.
- Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts or other documentation supporting their educational claims by the announcement closing date.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and conduct analytical evaluations of law enforcement functions and operations, including the human, financial, equipment, and material resources needed for current and projected programs.
- Maintain and monitor integrated program reporting systems, including budget guidance, submissions, allocations, and obligation targets.
- Research specific criminal activity by compiling local statistics and requesting information from other law enforcement programs to assess effectiveness.
- Help organize and establish regular meetings with state, local, and federal agencies to coordinate delivery of law enforcement services in Indian Country.
- Forecast and estimate program requirements and prepare reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data for senior-level presentations.
- Oversee requisitioning of supplies and equipment, equipment care, government vehicle use, and related program expenditures.
- Serve as a liaison and manage communications with individuals inside and outside the organization.
Benefits
- A federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
