Plans, conducts and prepares reports on, a full range of investigations including those of an extremely sensitive and complex nature. Exhibits the use of a high degree of ingenuity and initiative while conducting investigations. Assists in the management and assists in the conduct of sensitive investigations. Assists other investigators in investigations. Plans, conducts and assists in investigations having inter-agency, national and international dimensions. Typical investigations include theft or misuse of government property (to include classified information); threats against employees; threats to national welfare and security; sabotage of DHS systems or programs, threats to DHS facilities and locations; incident response to attacks on DHS facilities; and attempted elicitation of DHS employees by organized terrorist groups and/or foreign governments. Responsible for assisting in developing facts and evidence, gathering information and intelligence, conducting analyses, preparing and executing warrants, effecting arrests and preparing detailed investigative reports used in the prosecution of defendants. This includes eliciting information from individuals of diverse backgrounds such as government employees, police officials and the general public. Assists other investigators involved in developing informants and other sources of information leading to the arrest, apprehension and/or detention of suspects. Manages and provides guidance to other investigators responsible for making arrests, executing search warrants, testifying in court, interviewing witnesses and developing evidence that substantiates allegations. The incumbent may conduct surveillance work and operate under arduous conditions for long hours.

There are 2 opportunities available.This OJT will increase the participants understanding of CRCL work and provide relevant opportunities to support agency objectives. Participants will be provided opportunities to develop knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Work and use of resources is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion. Work supports the accomplishments of the organizational unit with occasional broader impact.

There are 4 opportunities available.Assist in research, evaluations, prioritization, and recommends solutions to problems issues encountered in intergovernmental affairs. Provides support to a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities, relating to administrative, research and analytical duties and a variety to liaison activities and special assignments related to the mission and functions of the office. Assists in developing and maintaining ongoing effective contact with SLTT officials and their staffs. Responds to administrative and programmatic problems brought to the attention of the supervisor and relieves the supervisor of interruptions and demands on his/her time by independently handling matters or coordinating with the appropriate individual(s). Drafts correspondence and DHS legislative documents and related material along with printed media foroutside distribution. Works with Partnership and Engagement staff on strategizing, designing and implementing advocacy efforts in support of projects and initiatives. Assists in coordinating actions, which may require review and analysis of legislation, and regulatory actions that may affect SLTT offices and transmit information to SLTT officials and their staffs as appropriate. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Drafts briefings and reports; responses to queries; and drafts background papers.

There are 4 opportunities available.This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE). The primary purpose of this position is to serve, in a developmental capacity, as a Partnership and Engagement Specialist within OPE. Tracks engagement activities throughout the OPE as well as DHS component offices. Tracks policy developed and laws proposed at the state & local levels that may impact the policies and positions of the department. Coordinates with state and local officials to disseminate information regarding new and proposed policies, procedures and programs. Responds to inquiries from state and local officials regarding DHS policies and programs. Schedules phone calls and meetings with Governors, state homeland advisors, Mayors and their staff on behalf of the supervisor.

There are 4 opportunities available.This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Partnership and Engagement Specialist within OPE. The incumbent is responsible to support a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities. Provides support to a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities, relating to administrative, research and analytical duties and a variety to liaison activities and special assignments related to the mission and functions of the office.

There are 2 opportunities available.A Management and Program Analyst A Program Analyst applies experience and detailed knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas. The incumbent acts as an individual contributor or team member under the general direction of a Program Lead and Supervisor. Contacts are typically primarily internal to the organization. External contacts typically involve routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, or discussing the customer’s situation. Contacts are typically primarily internal to the organization. External contacts typically involve routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, or discussing the customer’s situation. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Work and use of resources is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion. Work supports the accomplishments of the organizational unit with occasional broader impact.

There are 5 opportunities available. The budget analyst is responsible for the full complement of budgetary operations necessary to support the programs and personnel of the Department of Homeland Security and its Federal Protective Service (FPS). These responsibilities include formulation of the budget request and execution of the approved annual operating budget for the employing component. The OJT will increase the participants knowledge of how financial services supports the overall DHS and FPS missions. Participants will be provided opportunities to develop knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas.

This position is part of a career ladder; with the Full Performance Level to a Workforce ManagementSpecialist, GS-301-12 position. The employee in this position serves as a Workforce ManagementSpecialist, GS-301-11, who is responsible for performing technical assignments in support of FPS HQHuman Resource (HR) program and various regional administrative functions. The employee reviewsSF-52s submitted by FPS HQ and the Regions for adherence to HR guides and instructions. Theemployee ensures all HR requests are reviewed and approvals from the appropriate action officer(s) arepresent prior to forwarding to HRMS staff for further processing. The employee provides advise to theregional staff concerning in-processing practices, to included appropriate HR forms to present to thenew employees to complete.

There are 5 opportunities available. As an Intelligence Research Specialist, the incumbent will provide consultant service or monitor projects in interrelated geographical or functional fields. Assignments are in terms of general objectives, but technical decisions are authoritative, and the incumbent is generally recognized as the organization’s expert in this field. The incumbent projects and revise long-range estimates in assigned areas and serves on top-level review committees where he/she evaluates, discusses, tests, and validate intelligence reports, and intelligence collection programs, plans, guides, and manuals before they are finally approved and released. In this capacity the incumbent serves both as a subject matter expert and as a senior staff member and brings to bear both technical considerations of methodology and subject-matter knowledge to the intelligence field of FPS.

There are 5 opportunities available. Serves as contract specialist responsible for all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation of a requirement to recommendation of award of a contract to procure items or services where standard contracting procedures must be modified. Identifies planning needs for future procurement items. Reviews complex requests for procurement. Provides guidance to technical and requirements personnel involved in the development of the statement of work or data requirements and specifications. Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement. Ensures the bid schedule is properly structured, prepares the solicitation, determines the sources to be solicited, conducts pre-award conferences, processes protests, determines the responsiveness of bids or proposals and determines the responsibility of the successful bidder or offeror based on an evaluation of financial and technical information gained during the pre-award survey. Awards or recommends award of the contract. Performs contracting work through use of negotiation techniques. Prepares a written request for proposal and invitation for bids/proposals, publicizes the requirement, issues the solicitation document, analyzes offers received, prepares a negotiation position, evaluates technical cost proposals, negotiates cost, fee or profit as well as technical issues, and enters into a formal contract with the offer or. Utilizes contract methods and types with nonstandard terms and conditions such as price re-determination, urgent delivery requirements, security classification requirements, extensive special provisions, or cost and performance incentive provisions.

There are 5 opportunities available.The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Contract Management Analyst (COR) responsible for providing expert knowledge and understanding of project management principles, other official guidance and contracting principles, including the most appropriate procedures and techniques sufficient to plans, develop, and implement the acquisition of products and services for the Management Directorate, Federal Protective Service Programs.

As the Program Manager the incumbent serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), responsible for providing expert knowledge and understanding of project management principles, other official guidance and contracting principles, including the most appropriate procedures and techniques, sufficient to plan, develop and implement the acquisition of products/services for FPS programs covering the regional zonal area.Independently maintains a broad perspective of the FPS contracting programs and advises on the decisions and possible effects regarding the alignment and realignment of contracts and special contract projects supporting FPS direction, goals, and priorities. Collaborates with the Contracting Officer (CO), other business advisors and program participants supporting program goals.

There are 6 opportunities available.Working with the Program Managers (PMs) and other agency personnel, the Program Specialist accomplishes project management related duties in the day-to-day management and process of each project and/or program such as the Mega Center, Management and Program Services, Financial Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support, etc. Incumbent is responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, and direction of major projects within program areas. Serves as the point of contact for representatives of other agencies, managers and personnel impacted or affected by the administration and performance of applicable contract. Applies knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Responsible for management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned programs and requirements for data/document management. Ensures individual project objectives, milestones, and budgets are accomplished within overall program objectives. Prepares and answers correspondence relevant to project/programs. Prepares fact sheets, issue papers, local policies and Scopes of Service (SOS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and decision documents as necessary.

There are 6 opportunities available. Working with the Program Managers (PMs) and other agency personnel, the Program Specialist accomplishes project management related duties in the day-to-day management and process of each project and/or program such as the Mega Center, Management and Program Services, Financial Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support, etc. Incumbent is responsible for managing the efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, and direction of major projects within program areas. Serves as the point of contact for representatives of other agencies, managers and personnel impacted or affected by the administration and performance of applicable contract.Applies knowledge of management concepts, principles, methods, and practices. Responsible for management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned programs and requirements for data/document management. Ensures individual project objectives, milestones, and budgets are accomplished within overall program objectives. Prepares and answers correspondence relevant to project/programs. Prepares fact sheets, issue papers, local policies and Scopes of Service (SOS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and decision documents as necessary.

There are 4 opportunities available.This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Partnership and Engagement Specialist within OPE. The incumbent is responsible to support a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities. Provides support to a variety of Partnership and Engagement activities, relating to administrative, research and analytical duties and a variety to liaison activities and special assignments related to the mission and functions of the office.

There are 5 opportunities available. The budget analyst is responsible for the full complement of budgetary operations necessary to support the programs and personnel of the Department of Homeland Security and its Federal Protective Service (FPS). These responsibilities include formulation of the budget request and execution of the approved annual operating budget for the employing component. The OJT will increase the participants knowledge of how financial services supports the overall DHS and FPS missions. Participants will be provided opportunities to develop knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas.

Responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on a full range of criminal investigations, including those of an extremely sensitive and complex nature, in an effort to protect the Department's personnel, property, facilities and information. The incumbent is called upon to use a high degree of ingenuity and initiative while conducting investigations.

There are 2 opportunities available.Management and Program Analyst applies experience and detailed knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas. The incumbent acts as an individual contributor or team member under the general direction of a Program Lead and Supervisor. Contacts are typically primarily internal to the organization. External contacts typically involve routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, or discussing the customer’s situation. Contacts are typically primarily internal to the organization. External contacts typically involve routine matters such as gathering information, explaining regulations, or discussing the customer’s situation. Established policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Work and use of resources is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion. Work supports the accomplishments of the organizational unit with occasional broader impact.