Program Specialist (Law Enforcement)

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services (OJS), Division of Indian Highway Safety in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a bargaining-unit position. Permanent Change of Station may be authorized.

The Program Specialist plans, develops, and evaluates law enforcement programs and operations, including assessing the personnel, financial, equipment, and material resources needed for current and projected programs. The role maintains and monitors integrated program reporting systems, researches criminal activity and program effectiveness, coordinates with other law enforcement agencies, forecasts program needs, prepares reports and presentation materials, oversees supplies and equipment, and serves as a liaison within and outside the organization.

The position is advertised at GS-09 and GS-11, with a full performance level of GS-11. The announcement describes specialized experience and education pathways for qualifying at each grade. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply. New hires must undergo a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the GS-09 specialized experience requirement: one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least GS-07, including program support; 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 liaison for district operations; and using office software and troubleshooting basic application issues.
• Alternatively, qualify for GS-09 through 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.; transcripts or other education documentation are required.
• Meet the GS-11 specialized experience requirement: one year of qualifying 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.
• Alternatively, qualify for GS-11 through 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.; transcripts or other education documentation are required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.
• New hires must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Applicants required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Complete any required USA Hire competency-based assessments within the stated deadline; applicants requesting reasonable accommodation must submit the request and supporting documentation before beginning the assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct analytical evaluations of law enforcement functions and operations, assessing resources needed for current and projected programs.
• Maintain and monitor integrated reporting systems that support 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 effective 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

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Related non-federal experience or qualifying retired uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual-leave accrual at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

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