Summary

1-year non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving.

USCIS Management and Program Analyst Series Requested: 0343

Security Clearance: None

Virtual/Remote: Yes (Camp Springs, MD or current duty station. This assignment does not confer telework benefits.)

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Asylum Headquarters Knowledge Management and Communications Branch (KMC) manages the clearance process for the Asylum Division. The Branch coordinates internal and external communications as well as maintaining knowledge management structures to improve adherence to policy and procedure. KMC is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to join the small team in a new role focused on writing and editing.

Description of Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews and edits documents submitted for divisional and agency clearance to ensure clarity and conciseness, proper formatting, and compliance with plain language principles.
• Assists in drafting internal communications in alignment with divisional plans, goals, and objectives.
• Provides input to the Asylum Division's strategic communications planning process.

Note: This assignment may be performed from your current employing federal office anywhere in the United States. This assignment does not confer any telework privileges.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail.
• *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: Possess strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce polished documents for senior divisional and agency leaders. Familiarity with plain language principles and ability to apply them to asylum work product. Familiarity with SharePoint administration (preferred). Experience with the clearance process and familiarity (preferred). Experience, knowledge, and/or interest in political asylum policies and procedures (preferred).

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
• Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
• Name of Federal agency
• Supervisor name, email, and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position. Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

• Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
• Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
• Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
• Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
• Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.