Summary
The primary purpose of this Supervisory Program Analyst responsible for executing a wide range of projects and initiatives assigned to the program segment(s) which includes short and long-range planning, program evaluation, program performance measurement, program accountability reviews, internal control activities, and program analysis and improvement; directing a staff of subordinates; and providing technical expertise, guidance, and assistance on behalf of the division.
Duties
This Supervisory Program Analyst position is located within the Operational Planning and Deployments Branch (OPDB) Reservations Unit, Operations Planning & Coordination Division (OPCD), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Advises management on the operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned program(s).Provides recommendations to address areas of concern; oversees implementation of fixes and assesses effectiveness of solutions. Advises management on unusual or complex operational issues. Provides recommendations for, and coordinates the implementation of, strategic programs and operations; monitors execution to ensure success. Coordinates and evaluates subordinates' work to assure balanced workload and timely responses to assigned actions. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Directs, supervises, and schedules activities for a staff of professionals; plans reviews, controls resources; and approving all work assignments and resulting work products. Develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management requirements, policies, goals, or objectives for impact on existing program(s). Establishes new policies/procedures to address operational needs, or makes exceptions to existing policies/procedures that may impact internal and external customers. Maintains situational awareness of emerging risk-based efforts and activities within area of assignment to maximize development and effectiveness of new TSA programmatic approaches. Establishes approaches and techniques for complex studies or audits. Analyzes findings and interprets impact on programs and procedures; makes recommendations to senior officials and convinces other operating components to accept recommendations as appropriate. Recommendations include work method or procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments. As subject matter expert, participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with administrative and technical personnel, other subject matter experts, and other agency officials. Interactions are to educate and advise; share information; investigate facts; present conclusions and recommendations; obtain concurrence on alternate courses of action; and to resolve problems collaboratively.
Requirements
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Unless previously completed, individuals selected for this position must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may preview the questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087818