Project Manager (Counterterrorism)

Specialized Experience To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal Service or private/public sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Experience in qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluation methods and techniques to identify, analyze, evaluate, and advise on Department-level counterterrorism problems, programs, and initiatives. Experience of comprehensive knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies and precedents including knowledge of DHS programs, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating goal accomplishments. Comprehension of analytic methods and techniques to synthesize information related to the DHS counterterrorism mission received from multiple sources. Evaluate information critical to the Secretary’s priorities to ensure the Department’s resources are supportive of the Secretary’s decision-making requirements. Insight of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and project team performance. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to perform in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment while overseeing multiple processes and making critical decisions. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment (“position occupied” block 34 on the SF-50 should show a “1”), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position – This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters (DHS-HQ), Immediate Office of the Secretary (IOS), Counterterrorism Coordinators Office (CTCO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Project Manager for the Counterterrorism Coordinator (SES) and Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator (SES). As such the work involves functions, tasks, and responsibilities associated as required for the operational mission of DHS.