TSA – Program Analyst - SV-0343-H/I – Arlington, VA

Job Title: Program Analyst - SV-0343-H/I
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$59.63400 to $112,689.00/ Per Year
Close Date: 7/16/13
Location: Arlington, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
•You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
DUTIES:
This Program Analyst position is located in the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Field Operations Division, Field Oversight and Analysis Branch, Performance Measurement Analysis Section, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include:
•Planning and executing multi-phased operational analyses and performance measurement projects and studies by performing operational assessments, statistical analyses, and diagnosing organizational problems.
•Developing technical approaches for analyzing large operational performance datasets, and formulating recommendations for process improvement to senior leadership.
•Using investigative techniques and systems analysis methodologies, including requirements analysis, component modeling and system synthesis, and decision analysis for fact-finding and defining appropriate Measures-of-Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures-of-Performance (MOPs).
•Proposing and designing future analytic capabilities, tools, and algorithms for augmenting and improving current agency business intelligence (BI)/Performance Management (PM) software suites and platforms.
The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (H Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.  Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Such experience includes applying evaluation and assessment methodologies, and investigative techniques to conduct studies of organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.  Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Such experience includes experience using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Business Intelligence (BI), Performance Management (PM), and analytics software platforms, such as Micro-Strategy, SAS, or IBM BI.

NOTE: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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