Supervisory Policy Analyst

DHS Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Counterterrorism & Homeland Threats (CTHT). The primary purpose is to direct Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) priorities. This is a non-bargaining-unit position. The Supervisory Policy Analyst conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information concerning Departmental policy and issues. The role supports the Assistant Secretary by communicating priorities and expectations to PLCY teams, monitoring and following up on issues and actions, and ensuring assigned work is completed accurately and on time. At the Assistant Secretary’s direction, the analyst assigns or arranges preparation of briefing materials, talking points, executive summaries, and policy documents, and reviews submitted materials for alignment with that direction. The position requires specialized experience advising and supporting senior officials on CTOC projects and policy coordination, including managing high-priority and emerging issues, preparing and updating policy materials, and arranging briefings and engagements. The position is at the GS-15 level and requires a successful background investigation, pre-employment drug testing, and subsequent random drug testing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation, including a Top Secret/SCI investigation as a condition of placement.
Must submit to pre-employment drug testing and subsequent random drug testing.
Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or an equivalent combination of qualifying federal service.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, or comparable non-federal experience, involving all of the following: advising and supporting senior officials by coordinating CTOC special projects and related materials, research, leadership presentations, and high-priority actions; serving as a CTOC or human trafficking action officer managing last-minute CTOC issues, changes, emerging issues, updated policy materials, and last-minute principal engagements or briefings; and conducting national security and law enforcement policy coordination and development, including CTOC policy analysis and advice to a senior-level official.
Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information pertaining to Departmental policy and issues.
Communicate the Assistant Secretary’s concerns and requests for status updates on ongoing issues.
Notify appropriate teams of issues or problems discussed and follow up to ensure actions are completed within prescribed time frames.
Expedite actions by providing advice and assistance to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
At the Assistant Secretary’s direction, assign or arrange preparation of briefing materials, talking points, executive summaries, and policy documents.
Communicate the Assistant Secretary’s priorities and expectations to relevant PLCY teams.
Review submitted materials for compliance with the Assistant Secretary’s direction and ensure work is completed on time and deadlines are met.
Direct Counter Transnational Organized Crime priorities.