Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors. Responsibilities This position is located within the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). Serves as a Management and Program Analyst, representing all divisions of NIC, with a primary purpose of supporting the mission of the NIC in assisting Federal, state, and local correctional agencies through providing clearinghouse services, research, and support, via NIC’s Information Center, as directed by NIC’s Congressional Mandate. Develops and implements information center programs, policies, or procedures, or may assist in planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating policy and programs. Responsible for all aspects of the management and maintenance of NIC's information resources and dissemination activities to correctional executives across the country. Provides technical advice; plans, develops, and coordinates NIC technical activities with the appropriate executives and offices at the Bureau of Prisons, (BOP) and Department of Justice, (DOJ), state correctional agencies, county correctional agencies, and tribal correctional agencies. Serves as the Web Content Coordinator for the NIC website, coordinating analyzing, evaluating, and makes recommendations on NIC's needs for hardware, software, or web-based applications to improve productivity and customer service. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: Click Here Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for these grade levels. Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience as a Contractor Officer Representative Level I (COR I); managing contracts to include reviewing new contract proposals, requests for information, market research, drafting scope of work, budget and planning, and assisting with oversight of the contract lifecycle. Experience in application of web software; recommending computer systems, design, and programming for web-based applications. Experience in assisting with projects to include planning, organizing, testing, and identifying program change requirements. Experience in administering surveys and gathering survey feedback, assisting with program audits to ensure system improvements are being accomplished or project implementation is adequate, and objectives have been met. Experience in recommending administrative actions/solutions to problems. GS-13: Experience as a Contractor Officer Representative Level II {COR II); managing high level contracts to include recommending new contracts, requests for information, market research, drafting and approving scope of work, long range budget and planning, and oversight of the contract lifecycle. Experience in the configuration, administration, and maintenance of web software; computer systems analysis, design, and programming for web-based applications; and design & development of learning management systems. Experience in managing information systems projects to include planning, organizing, testing, and identifying program change requirements. Experience in designing surveys, administering surveys, and performing program audits to ensure system improvements are being accomplished or project implementation is adequate, and objectives have been met. Experience in presenting findings, recommendations, business and/or analysis data to management/program officials. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. Additional Information This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit. The representative rate for this position is $113,751 per annum ($54.50 per hour). Special Conditions of Employment Section: The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks. The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. NOTE: Telework in accordance with agency policy. Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) position. Individuals selected for these positions will lose law enforcement coverage and will need to return to a position with "primary" law enforcement coverage to regain coverage. SALARY RANGE: Salary reflected on this vacancy announcement is for the “Rest of the U.S.”; however, the selectee’s salary may be higher based on the worksite/duty station of the appointee. See Salary Tables for your location. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.