Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management (PARM). PARM's mission is to lead and optimize the DHS acquisition enterprise to deliver capabilities enabling mission success. The purpose of this position is to evaluate the progress of, and provide guidance to, DHS's most complex major acquisition programs as they advance through the acquisition lifecycle framework. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Acquisition program governance. Facilitates acquisition governance activities for Major (DHS Level 1 and 2) acquisition programs consistent with DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 and its associated policies and guidebooks; guides the implementation of disciplined program management activities for Level 1 and 2 acquisition programs to maximize value and reduce risk. Tracks the progress of Major acquisition programs on the Master Acquisition Oversight List (MAOL) against acquisition program baselines (cost, schedule, and performance). Coordinates with Component Acquisition Executive (CAE) staff, program office staff, and DHS headquarters staff to monitor and report on program status. Reports upward to DHS senior leadership as required on metrics related to Major acquisition program performance. Problem solving. Work with program offices, CAE offices, HQ offices, and other entities to consult on programmatic issues and provide constructive ideas and solutions to support acquisition program success. Employ solution-oriented approaches to work with programs to identify ways to tailor the acquisition lifecycle framework specific to their needs, and work with DHS stakeholders to identify ways to better enable program success as they work through key acquisition activities. Communication. Effectively communicating information on assigned programs and subject areas to various audiences. Concisely and effectively writes products addressing their analysis of programmatic issues at a level appropriate for the audience, and briefs their analysis orally to senior leaders and other audiences. Prepares input for Congressional hearings, provides responses to GAO/OIG audits/inquiries, and provides input on other legislative interactions. Provides authoritative advice and counsel on programmatic issues. Advises leadership and components of new or changes in public laws that affect the acquisition program management mission, and recommends changes in departmental acquisition policy, as appropriate. Represents PARM. Represents PARM and the Department at intra- and inter-agency working groups, integrated product teams, panels, committees, discussions, meetings and technical societies. Representation may include leading these forums as an expert in acquisition program management. Performs special projects, as assigned, related to governance, oversight, and support of Major acquisition programs. Projects may include leading or conducting special studies, performing ad hoc analysis, leading integrated product teams or working groups, and/or providing subject matter expertise in various forums. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing acquisition programs and providing recommendations to senior management. Ensuring acquisition program compliance with agency acquisition program management policy (e.g., DHS D-102 or the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Tracking progress against acquisition program baselines (APBs) to monitor program health. Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to provide solutions to program-wide issues to ensure mission success. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Not Applicable Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.