PROGRAM ANALYST (DATA ANALYTICS) College Graduate Hiring Authority
DHS Headquarters — Springfield, Virginia, United States
Job description
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Duties:
In this position as a PROGRAM ANALYST (DATA ANALYTICS) College Graduate Hiring Authority,GS- 0343-9, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Performs assigned portions of data analytics projects. Participates in projects of limited scope to identify, analyze, and recommend valid solutions to problems. Gathers and analyzes data on subjects assigned.
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Education:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . You must submit a copy of your college transcript. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements. You must show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Please visit OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.htm#e4a for additional information on this topic.
How you will be evaluated:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements for the College Graduate Hiring Authority and the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under this authority, applicants are evaluated to determine basic eligibility and qualifications without assigning a numerical score. This announcement is not subject to traditional rating and ranking procedures. If you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, your application may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. DHS adheres to merit system principles when making selections under this authority. Failure to submit required documentation may result in a determination that you are ineligible or not qualified.
Other information:
E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify website. Reasonable Accommodation DHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please follow the instructions in this announcement or contact the servicing Human Resources Office. Equal Employment Opportunity DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for SECRET clearance as a condition of placement in this NONCRITICAL SENSITIVE position. This review includes 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 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 for 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. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. 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. Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this announcement. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You are responsible for ensuring your application package is complete and submitted before the announcement closes.