This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/675741500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Department of Homeland Security, alongside other federal agencies, is hiring for one or more (Senior) Human-Centered Designer positions to improve a multitude of services that are applicable to every stage of peoples' lives.
This is a shared job announcement led by CISA on behalf of DHS and other federal agencies. Multiple positions may be filled through this announcement.
Who May Be Considered:
09/07/2022 to 11/04/2022
$111,521 - $176,300 per year
The salary will be adjusted to include the locality pay and grade for the selected duty location.
GS 14 - 15
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel, you may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15 - Some positions may have promotion potential to the GS-15.
No
Yes
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In this role, you'll help bring end users to the forefront when designing and building government services, while working to enhance government technology from within, create solutions at scale with modern best practices in mind, and improve the way government serves millions of people from every corner of the United States and beyond.
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Information Technology Specialist (System Analysis) also known as a (Senior) Human-Centered Designer, typical work assignments include:
The requirements listed below pertain to employment with DHS. Requirements such as telework and relocation expenses by other agencies may vary. During your application process you will have an opportunity to opt-in to having your resume shared with other government-wide federal agencies hiring for similar roles.
In addition to the above basic requirements you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing the following duties:
Planning design projects.(Design practice project planning), working with existing strategies by tying design activities to business outcomes and speaking to strategic outcomes of their work. (Strategy), applying the lens of diversity and equity to identify relevant audience of focus or the impact of products or services (Inclusiveness), executing the research lifecycle by turning exploratory and generative insights into actionable hypotheses and/or outcomes (Research), advocating for design and user/customer needs to achieve business priorities. (Advocating for design and stakeholder management), guiding design through critique in a design practice context. (Practice leadership).You qualify at the GS-15 grade level if you possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required basic competencies:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Promotion Potential: This announcement includes position descriptions that have a full performance level at the GS-14 and the GS-15 level. Therefore, some positions may have promotion potential to only the GS-14 grade level. This is a non-supervisory position.
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. Other federal agencies may have different requirements based on position sensitivity.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Preview the online assessment questions here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11560840. The evaluation process includes the below three assessments by subject matter experts:
The "Best Qualified" applicants will be issued to the Selecting Official by the Human Resources Office. Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Based upon your category and score, you may be referred for interviews with CISA or other federal agencies. View information on https://www.fedshirevets.gov.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed. All applicants must submit a resume. Only the first 3 pages starting with your work experience of your submitted resume will be reviewed. Prior government experience and a government-style resume are not required.
2. Are you a veteran? If so, submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
3. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin the application process. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The application process is as follows:
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.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to Kendra.Rose@cisa.dhs.gov. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selection process: Participating agencies will receive certificates listing qualified applicants eligible for selection and will begin making offers directly to applicants. Once a job offer is extended to you by any agency and you accept, decline, or do not respond, you will be given 72 hours to respond to any offer or an interview.
Future consideration: When participating agencies complete their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies such as but not limited to the Small Business Administration and Departments of Health and Human Services, State, and Veterans Affairs. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore job opportunity announcements.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed. All applicants must submit a resume. Only the first 3 pages starting with your work experience of your submitted resume will be reviewed. Prior government experience and a government-style resume are not required.
2. Are you a veteran? If so, submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
3. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin the application process. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The application process is as follows:
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.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to Kendra.Rose@cisa.dhs.gov. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selection process: Participating agencies will receive certificates listing qualified applicants eligible for selection and will begin making offers directly to applicants. Once a job offer is extended to you by any agency and you accept, decline, or do not respond, you will be given 72 hours to respond to any offer or an interview.
Future consideration: When participating agencies complete their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies such as but not limited to the Small Business Administration and Departments of Health and Human Services, State, and Veterans Affairs. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore job opportunity announcements.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/675741500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to defend critical infrastructure against the threats of today, while working with partners across all levels of government and in the private sector to secure against the evolving risks of tomorrow. CISA's mission includes protecting the Federal Government's networks and physical infrastructure, to helping entities in the public and private sectors manage potential risk, to enhancing public safety communications at all levels of government. CISA's multi-faceted mission is home to a wide range of career fields including cybersecurity, program management, business administration, communications, and data science.
Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow.