Correspondence Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protection Service (FPS), Springfield, Virginia.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience Minimum Qualifications: GS-11: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Researching information from multiple sources to support policy objectives and operational activities; Preparing documentation by organizing content from subject matter experts to ensure there is clarity and accuracy; Communicating with staff on document preparation procedures to assist with monitoring correspondence deadlines that ensure timely responses; and Generating documentation on policy-related issues in accordance with established clearance guidelines.

OR You have a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related, at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR You have one year of specialized experience as described above and less than 3 years of graduate level education as described that, when combined, equal 100% of the qualification requirement.

Note: Only graduate education in excess of the master's level [generally 36 semester hours] may be used in this calculation.

Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Developing background materials to support timely and accurate responses to correspondence; Researching programs and policies to prepare content for briefings, testimony, or other written documents for managers and senior leadership; Coordinating with program managers and administrative staff to ensure information reflects current trends and accurate data; Editing written input from multiple contributors into cohesive documents for senior leadership; and Analyzing correspondence data to track timelines, workflow, and quality of responses.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Limit your resume to two pages.

Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

NOTE: 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.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.

To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform research and finalize written materials, including executive correspondence, to ensure consistent and accurate representation of the Director's position on strategic program matters and operations.

Duties performed: Reviewing materials for appropriateness and determine if a rewrite is required for submissions to ensure clarity, accuracy, plain language, and consistent style.

Preparing and organizing briefing materials and informational documents based on input from subject matter experts and multiple sources.

Providing procedural and technical advice, interpretations, and guidance to staff regarding the preparation of written materials and workflow.

Coordinating with internal offices to route requests for information, ensuring proper review and tracking.