6 open positions for DHS Management and Program Analysts (Deadline: Friday, Sep 14)

DHS has 6 open positions for Management and Program Analysts to serve as quantitative policy analysts / strategic risk & decision analysts at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Policy / Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysi...s and Risk (SPAR). SPAR is based at DHS HQ (located at 3801 Nebraska Ave NW, near Tenleytown / American University – Red Line Metro Station in Washington, DC. The positions are open for application from Wednesday, September 05, 2012 to Friday, September 14, 2012. You MUST apply online via USAJobs by Friday, September 14, 2012 to be considered for positions. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324774500 If the web link does not work, please go to www.USAJobs.gov and search for Job Announcement Number: GV-710605-NH-12 POSITION DESCRIPTION & DUTIES: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an analyst, evaluator, and advisor to management on the productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of management and program operations and/or analyze and resolve problems in the staffing, effectiveness and efficiency of activities. • Develops and implements methodologies to ensure consistent and coherent approaches that are technically sound. • Establishes, revises, coordinates, implements and advises on strategic environment, risk characterization, or risk and decision analysis issues across DHS. • Analyzes, develops, and reviews a variety of technical reports on policy issues which may involve significant changes, conflicts, and projected impact upon the agency’s ability to manage risks across DHS missions. • Reports and analyzes statistical data relating to the organization’s operations and directs or personally performs special studies or projects • Conducts comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of functions and processes related to program planning and management KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance. • Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid. Debra Elkins, Ph.D. DHS Policy Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysis and Risk (SPAR)