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Position Title
Management and Program Analyst
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
CSD-MP-12207501-24-DM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 27, 2023 to Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. (CISA) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - Are you a current surplus or displaced Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee?

If yes, confirm the following:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; and
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
  1. Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside the local commuting area (e.g., a directed reassignment or a change in duty station), Certification of Expected Separation or other official agency certification or notification indicating that the employee's position is surplus (for example, a notice of position abolishment or a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement); AND
  2. SF-50(s), Notification of Personnel Action(s), that reflects all of the following:
    • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
    • Position, grade level (GS-15 or below), and duty location; and
    • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
    • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34), or excepted service without time limit (Position Occupied is "2" in block 34) who is covered by a law providing both noncompetitive appointment eligibility to, and selection priority for, competitive service positions.
  3. Any documentation from CISA that shows your current promotion potential; AND
  4. Latest performance appraisal including your rating.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
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2. CISA (Competitive) Employees - Are you a current Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee in a permanent competitive service position who has never held the full performance level (or equivalent) of the position being announced? 

Promotion potential (also referred to as full performance level - FPL) means the highest level/grade that can be achieved in the career ladder progression of the position that is held on a permanent basis.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that reflects the following:
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
  • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
  • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34); and
  • Reflects the highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than the most recent SF-50)
NOTE: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointment/conversion, with-in grade/range increases and promotion actions).  While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time-In-Grade.  Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time-In-Grade.
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3. CISA (Non-Competitive) Employees - Are you a current Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee in a permanent competitive service position who holds or has previously held the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential (or equivalent) of the position being announced? 

Promotion potential (also referred to as full performance level - FPL) means the highest level/grade that can be achieved in the career ladder progression of the position that is held on a permanent basis.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that reflects the following:
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
  • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
  • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34); and
  • Reflects the highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than the most recent SF-50)
NOTE: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointment/conversion, with-in grade/range increases and promotion actions). While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time-In-Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time-In-Grade.
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. When Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at other DHS components and/or with one or more Federal agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You may choose to opt-in to having your information shared with other DHS components and/or with one or more Federal agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a list of applicants referred for selection consideration (i.e., certificate), and you are on that list, you will be notified. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. (limit characters)
2. For qualification determinations and to receive full consideration for relevant experience your resume must contain complete information and support your question responses. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your resume must include the following:
  • Full Legal Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Complete work history (which includes job titles)
  • Detailed description of your job-related qualifications (including tasks performed)
  • Beginning and ending dates of employment with the month and year (e.g., MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, MM/YYYY to Present)
  • Total hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 40 hours)
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, your resume must also include:
  • Pay Plan/Pay Band (e.g., GS, WG, etc.);
  • Occupational series (e.g., 201, 301, 2210, etc.); and
  • Grade level (e.g., 5, 9, 13, etc.)
Do you understand that if your resume does not contain the information listed above, your application may be deemed insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a GS-13 position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Your resume and the response you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates for this position. It is important to note that all of your response are subject to review and verification. 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 rated ineligible. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Management and Program Analyst at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience managing administrative functions for assigned subdivision. (limit characters)
3. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience providing recommendations to improve the work of the subdivision. (limit characters)
4. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing knowledge management platforms to meet mission goals. (limit characters)
5. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience providing business/management practices for application to subdivision operations. (limit characters)
6. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience auditing reports to determine corrective actions required. (limit characters)
7. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience preparing recommendations to resolve sensitive management issues. (limit characters)
8. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience analyzing administrative documents to ensure compliance with agency regulations. (limit characters)
9. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience preparing briefing materials for senior leadership. (limit characters)
10. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience advising managers on organizational administrative programs. (limit characters)
11. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience communicating with external/internal agency staff to perform assigned duties. (limit characters)
12. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience providing status updates on reports at external/internal stakeholder meetings. (limit characters)
13. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience communicating with staff on Time and Attendance troubleshooting issues. (limit characters)
14. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience developing proposed work plans for subdivision projects. (limit characters)
15. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience employing standard analytical techniques to evaluate organizational findings. (limit characters)
16. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience evaluating ongoing functions to identify operational inefficiency. (limit characters)
17. From the description below, please select the response that best describes your experience analyzing operational statistical data to report findings to leadership. (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or, commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)