Program Specialist (Law Enforcement)

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Muskogee, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Branch of Criminal Investigations, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Program Specialist plans, develops, and evaluates law enforcement functions and operations, including the human, financial, equipment, and material resources needed for current and projected programs. The role maintains integrated reporting systems and monitors budget guidance, submissions, allocations, and obligation targets. It researches criminal activity, coordinates with law enforcement partners, forecasts program requirements, and prepares materials for senior-level presentations. The position also oversees supplies, equipment, government vehicle use, and related expenditures, and serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts.

The position is a bargaining-unit position. A Permanent Change of Station may be authorized. The full-performance level is GS-11. The appointment includes a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable, and requires a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For GS-09 qualification through experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07, including program support under supervision; leading and training clerical staff; collecting, tracking, and analyzing program data; processing Freedom of Information Act requests; supporting grants, agreements, and contracts; managing document control and supply records; providing administrative, personnel, and budget support; maintaining office systems and training records; coordinating schedules, correspondence, and meetings; serving as a district-operations 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 related 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 to improve programs; 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 related graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date.
• Applicants qualifying through education must submit transcripts or other supporting documentation by the announcement closing date.
• If applicable, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
• Complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and perform analytical evaluations of law enforcement functions and operations, assessing resources needed for current and projected programs.
• Maintain and monitor integrated reporting systems supporting programs, 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 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.
• Manage communications as a liaison with individuals inside and outside the organization.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Related qualifying non-Federal or uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual-leave accrual at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level