Deputy Director

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (l&A), Transparency and Oversight Program Office (DD/TOPO).

The primary missions of the Department of Homeland Security are to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism; and minimize the damage from potential attacks and nature disasters.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This Job is Open is to Current I&A employees and DHS Current Federal Employees (DHS-Wide).

Duties

The Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A) is a unique member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I&A is the only IC element statutorily charged with delivering intelligence to our State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) and private sector partners and developing intelligence from those partners for the Department and the IC. I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland. I&A's top priority is to align its intelligence resources across the Intelligence Enterprise (IE) to identify and enable the effective mitigation of threats.

The DD/TOPO serves as the principal advisor to the D/TOPO, attending internal and external engagements on behalf of D/TOPO and helping lead day-to-day functions of TOPO to ensure that I&A intelligence and intelligence-related functions comply with federal law, executive orders, regulations, and DHS and Intelligence Community policy and guidance; and are conducted consistently with civil liberties and U.S. person privacy protections.

As DD/TOPO, the incumbent plays an integral role in the strategic management of TOPO's branch and functions, including the I&A Privacy and Intelligence Oversight Branch (PIOB), I&A Policy Coordination and Oversight Branch (PCOB), I&A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Branch, I&A Congressional Oversight Program, the I&A Component Audit Liaison Program, and the I&A Organizational Ombuds Program in support of the Department's intelligence mission. The incumbent is responsible for assisting D/TOPO in the development, refinement, validation, and articulation of strategy and policies, resource management, budget, execution and programming, and strategic management and supervision of branch chiefs and functional leads for TOPO. They serve as a key I&A liaison for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Officer for Civil Liberties, Privacy, and Transparency and help coordinate with ODNI on policy, programmatic, and substantive matters. They implement oversight policies, standards and guidance while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and transparency of oversight in support of DHS. They support D/TOPO in conducting independent audits, reviews, and evaluations of I&A intelligence programs to ensure compliance with all oversight requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Supports D/TOPO in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of an overarching I&A oversight and compliance framework to ensure all intelligence activities are conducted within legal and policy parameters in partnership with the DHS Office of the General Counsel, the DHS Privacy Office, the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and intelligence program offices throughout I&A.
• Serves as a technical authority for TOPO, providing advice to D/TOPO and in D/TOPO's absence or D/TOPO's behalf, to the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, senior leaders, and I&A managers on designing, operating, and auditing intelligence programs spanning collection, analysis, information technology, information sharing, and others to ensure they meet oversight standards.
• Develops and maintains coordination and liaison with the Office of the General Counsel-Intelligence Law Division, DHS Privacy Office, and DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on training provided by those entities to I&A personnel.
• Ensures faithful execution of the I&A Intelligence Oversight Program and assists D/TOPO in generating reports to the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis and other officials, as required.
• Executes personnel management responsibilities, serving a first level supervisor role to I&A employees within TOPO and the chiefs of subordinate branches; and a second level supervisor role to I&A employees supervised by the chiefs of subordinate branches, not to exceed 30% of the time.
• Oversees day-to-day TOPO functions, ensuring the development, refinement, validation, and articulation of strategy, policy and programs; resource management; budget; and executing of oversight and compliance programs enable accomplishment of strategic and operational goals and objectives.
• Responsible for formulating, developing, and implementing initiatives throughout I&A to ensure the full implementation of those programmatic components, including oversight on collecting, using, and disseminating personal information.
• Supports D/TOPO in conducting internal audits, examinations, and reviews of intelligence programs and activities, in accordance with DHS, Intelligence Community, and congressional requirements.
• Serves as a key executive representative in D/TOPO's absence to all Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and Intelligence Community (IC) forums and bodies related to privacy, intelligence oversight, FOIA, GAO/OIG and other matters under the D/TOPO's purview.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of which must demonstrate specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

1. Management experience directing offices or programs as a second level supervisor and formulating, developing, and implementing policies and programs to accomplish organizational mission.

2. Providing expert advice and guidance to senior leaders on policies and programs as well as preparing executive level briefings and staffing support for principal or deputy level interagency engagements, or for Congressional hearings.

3. Developing and maintaining liaison with the intelligence and law enforcement communities.

4. Experience with providing subject matter expertise and component coordination support for administrative investigations; policy decisions; OIG/ GAO audits or reviews; and requests for technical assistance from Congress.

5. Representing an agency or department in legislative staff briefings and interagency working groups and meetings on technical issues, policies, and programs that support DHS's mission to protect the homeland.

Preferred: A professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.

Additional information

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. This position is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration.

• Benefits
  
  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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our 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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  
  1. Your resume.
  2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
  3. Your most recent performance evaluation.
  
  
  You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, complete the occupational questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/27/2024
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  DHS INTEL ICAG Support
  
  Email
  
  DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov
  
  Address
  
  IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers
  
  3801 Nebraska Avenue NW
  
  Washington, DC 20016
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.
  
  Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Your resume.
2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
3. Your most recent performance evaluation.

You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, complete the occupational questionnaire, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/27/2024

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS INTEL ICAG Support

Email

DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov

Address

IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers

3801 Nebraska Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

US

Next steps

Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.

Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request