Policy Analysis / Writer

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-13, Policy Analysis/Writer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Policy and Standards Division in Washington, District of Columbia.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Military Human Resource Policy and Program Analysis - Mastery of, and skill in applying, a wide variety of military HRM concepts, laws, regulations, principles, practices, precedents, sufficient to provide technical and advisory services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Oral and Written Communication - Advanced skill to author overarching Service policies, draft executive-level briefings, and successfully negotiate and defend agency positions in high-level inter-agency forums and uniform boards. Program Management - Forecasting long-term program requirements, evaluating resource implications of policy changes, and providing oversight of associated financial or logistical components. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.