Management & Program Analyst

Summary

The position serves as the Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-9 FPL 11, located in the Office of Community Supervision and Intervention Services within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

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Duties

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• Performs a variety of duties related to the research, data collection and analysis, and identification of criminal activities and enterprises in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area to support the effective community supervision of adult probationers.
• Monitors case status changes and produces intelligence reports for consumption by internal stakeholders to support staff safety and close supervision.
• Utilizes a variety of internal and external databases and open sources to assist supervision staff, management, and other senior leadership with analysis of offender involvement in criminal activity and compliance with supervision.
• Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies on straightforward intelligence-gathering problems, such as identifying intelligence gaps.
• Participates in collaborative multi-agency task forces authorized by the Agency Director to further intelligence gathering and assist partners in investigations by assembling, collating, coordinating, and analyzing reports and evidence.
• Participates in public meetings to provide intelligence-data and reports.
• Performs routine and non-complex tasks to assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with law enforcement stakeholders. Assists in developing and implementing plans for disseminating routine information about a specific intelligence discipline and/or program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement
• CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
• This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).

Qualifications

Time-in-Grade:

Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be eligible for the GS-09 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the GS-11 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher in the Federal service.

GS-09 Qualifications

To minimally qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet all the following requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07 or equivalent in other pay scales) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience is defined as performing developmental-level analytical and evaluative work related to administrative, operational, or program activities. Examples include:

1. Applying basic analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve procedural or factual issues.
2. Conducting research, data collection, and analysis to identify patterns, issues, or trends relevant to program operations.
3. Using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to support studies or projects.
4. Assisting in reviewing and evaluating information sources , assembling corroborating data, and supporting routine intelligence or administrative inquiries.
5. Preparing routine written materials , guides, instructions, or summaries to transmit information.
6. Providing routine support in maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Required:

• Applicants must demonstrate on their resume, knowledge of:
• Analytical and evaluative methods for resolving factual or procedural issues.
• Management and organizational theory, administrative practices, and work processes.
• Basic intelligence techniques, information sources, and the criminal justice system.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical approaches.

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Substitution of Education for GS-09 Specialized Experience : Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree , or LL.B. or J.D., if education is related, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

GS-11 Qualifications

To minimally qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet all the following requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 or equivalent in other pay scales) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience is defined as performing independent, full-performance-level analytical and evaluative work involving complex issues affecting organizational operations. Examples include:

1. Applying a full range of analytical and evaluative methods to assess management processes, program effectiveness, or organizational operations.
2. Conducting complex data collection, intelligence analysis, and interpretation , including identifying patterns, schemes, intelligence gaps, or risk indicators.
3. Producing intelligence reports, trend analyses, and forecasts used by management for policy and operational decision-making.
4. Supporting or participating in contingency planning , risk mitigation, incident response, and operational readiness activities.
5. Coordinating with multi-agency law enforcement partners , contributing to collaborative intelligence work and joint investigations.
6. Applying advanced decision-making techniques and developing recommendations to resolve programmatic or operational issues.
7. Exercising discretion related to handling sensitive information and complying with privacy laws and dissemination rules.

Knowledge Required:

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Advanced analytical and evaluative techniques used for complex program or operational analysis.
• Intelligence analysis methodologies, sources, collection processes, and evaluation techniques.
• Criminal justice systems, supervision operations, offender behavior, and risk factors.
• Privacy laws and security protocols governing sensitive information and intelligence data.

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Substitution of Education for GS-11

Specialized Experience: PH.D. or Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Note about Experience Acquired

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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at:
2. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.
3. Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible (This position is represented by American Federation of Government Employees, Local 0727)
4. Relocation expenses are not authorized.
5. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
6. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
7. CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
8. 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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