Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, in Washington, District of Columbia. These are non-bargaining unit positions. This is a temporary promotion NTE 1-year and may be converted to permanent at the agency's discretion.
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Qualifications: Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the 14 grade level or equivalent performing the following duties: Developing strategic plans that support mission goals, objectives and implementation strategies; Provide analysis and advice on agency-wide programs or issues with organizational or national impact; Preparing investigative reports, studies or presentation that evaluate programs and performance; Recommending and implementing improvements to agency policies, practices, or management processes; and Conducting analytical studies involving planning, development, or execution of major agency programs or operations. In addition to the above requirements, your resume will be reviewed to determine possession of the following competencies: Strategic Support - Helps the executive focus on vision and strategy by managing and prioritizing projects that don't fit neatly into other departments. Operational Management - Oversees the daily flow of work, manages calendars, and handles operational and administrative tasks. Communication - Serves as a central point for communication, drafting internal and external communications, and acting as a proxy for the executive. Leadership Alignment - Ensures the executive's policy and strategic agenda is communicated and implemented throughout the organization. Gatekeeping - Controls access to the executive to ensure their time is used effective Problem Solving - Obtains, interprets, and uses knowledge, facts, observations, and data to effectively determine the root causes of issues and to solve problems. Arrives at solutions and recommendations in logical, analytical, and thoughtful ways. Makes simple and complex decisions in a reasonable timeframe. Project Planning and Management - Identifies, monitors, and coordinates resources to successfully accomplish project-level and organizational-level goals. Ensures team member awareness, compliance with, and support of project goals and timelines. Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicates by tailoring messaging and style to one's audience. Successfully builds rapport, trust, and relationships with others. Notices, anticipates, and accurately recognizes others' concerns and reactions. Explains concepts in clear, concise, grammatically correct ways orally and in writing. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
How to Apply: To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12812349 and submit all the required documentation as specified in he HOW TO APPLY and the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12812349 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/13/2026. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-13