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This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
This assignment is located with Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Current Emerging Threat Center (CETC)
01/23/2023 to 01/22/2024
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Detail
Full-time
Competitive
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Yes
No
JDP-11813331-23-KJ
701541600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
As Deputy Director, the incumbent assists the Director in developing, implementing and managing CETC activities, to include representing CETC and I&A in the Director's absence at meetings, conferences and during times of crisis requiring CETC 24/7 leadership coverage.
The incumbent assists the Director in evaluating, coordinating and consolidating CETC actions associated with budgetary planning and developing recommendations for senior I&A leadership to include supporting and participation in CETC briefings to the Department, OMB and Congressional committees.
The incumbent oversees the day-to-day functions of the CETC front office staff, managing and directing all center administrative functions, to include personnel actions. In addition, the Deputy Director oversees the day-to-day functions of the three CETC branches: I&A Intelligence Watch, the Intelligence Support Branch, and Special Events Program Branch managing the functions of each branch through a staff of professional GS-15 level Branch Chiefs. Incumbent executes several complex tasks, including:
Manages the Chiefs of the CETC Intelligence Watch Branch, CETC Intelligence Support Branch, and the Special Events Program/Branch. The incumbent will help manage the transition of the Special Events Program from DHS Operations into DHS I&A as a third branch under the CETC Director. Oversight of all CETC Watch first-phase intelligence analysis, editorial efforts, and review. Watch oversight includes some decision-making regarding collection, production and dissemination functions for items that, under tight timelines, will be provided to I&A and DHS senior leadership and/or released to Federal, State, local, tribal and private sector partners.
Develops and maintains coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities. Frequently represents the Center, and I&A on DHS, interagency and intergovernmental teleconferences, secure video teleconferences, working groups and committees. Develops I&A procedural guidance for daily intelligence products and notifications for DHS, state, local, tribal and private sector partners. Prepares other significant briefing materials for senior executive audiences, in coordination with the National Operations Center (NOC) and DHS Mission Centers and partner organizations. Responsible for designing and managing procedures to ensure timely, accurate subject matter expert input, senior leader perspectives, as well as I&A Staff input have been included in products released to DHS partners and customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.
If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section 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 Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.
1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.
2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/22/2024 to receive consideration.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.
Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.
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/701541600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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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.
The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration.
The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP's purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit.
The DHS JDP covers current Federal employees at the GS-13 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalent. The DHS JDP does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. JDAs do not offer Temporary Promotions.
