Total 176 Others level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in 9455 Columbia MD Non-specific Customer Site

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Program Analyst duties in support of the AFT include but are not limited to:

• Performs technical support operations for the AFT to include service delivery, program assessment, system operations guidance, and long-range planning. Liaisons with Service program managers to inform them of policy updates, changes in deadlines or requirements, and to solve issues in a timely manner.
• Supports daily operations and processes to ensure compliance with required accounting procedures and fiscal integrity of the program.
• Assists in negotiations with contracted vendors ensuring fair terms, reasonable prices and that products meet established guidelines and customer needs.
• Analyzes and assists in preparation of the AFT annual operating budget and provides profit and loss recommendations to ensure program meets budget guidelines.
• Provides assistance in development of standard operating procedures, audit documentation, and revenue tracking procedures for all aspects of AFT.
• Attends meetings with Service representatives, industry vendors, and conducts briefings at ticket/travel conferences as required.
• Enters project management trouble tickets and follows up on completion of work assigned to outside contractor or Information Technology (IT) division.
• Tests and validates modifications to the AFT website for release to production.
• Maintains response and replies to customers, Service partners, and various other stakeholders on emails to assure smooth operation of the site and customer facing aspects of the service.
• Drafts weekly updates and American Forces Travel (AFT).
• Serves as subject matter expert on all technical and procedural functions of AFT components including customer authentication, program financial performance, future site development, and program marketing campaigns.
• Serves as a contracting officer representative (COR) monitoring all aspects of vendor performance to contract specifications. Reconciles AFT site sales with Service specific authentication and distributes program commissions to all DoD's participating Services.
• Compiles, analyzes commission reports and posts commissions to installations and HQ program cost centers
• Validates and confirms active contracts have adequate barcodes and dates for field sales.
• Conducts research and stays abreast of the latest technology, trends and developments in the entertainment ticket and leisure travel industry.
• Conducts research and analysis on leisure travel products offered online, via other Military branch voucher programs and through other commercial closed user groups.

• Provides administrative support to DoD leads and the Joint Service Project lead.
• Maintains communication with DoD, Department of Navy (DON), and applicable government and civilian agencies, and industry vendors for the effective management of the program as directed.
• Provides technical direction, guidance and assessment of compliance with applicable DoD and DON instructions and policies affecting Joint Service projects.
• Uses statistical data and accounting reports to support recommendations for improved performance.
• Works with Headquarters (HQ) IT managers/installers, accounting/finance managers, facility planners, as well as Region/Installation MWR managers and staff to provide analysis to resolve issues.
• Develops contacts and creates professional proposals to assist in facilitation of marketing meetings, briefings and follow-up.
• Assists with analysis of joint project performance.
• Develops training guides and desk references for field managers and staff.
• Develops written material and data for Navy or other publications, annual reports, testimony, training and policy manuals, pamphlets, social media outlets, or websites.

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Security, Personnel Security and Vetting Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing security duties as it relates to the Personnel Security Program. Providing technical assistance to applicable stakeholders regarding personnel security (i.e., security questionnaires, accounts, and verification/validation and resolution of personnel security clearance issues).
• Assisting with organizing and prioritizing voluminous amounts of information in a systematic approach by identifying information in an effective and efficient manner. Assisting senior specialists in maintaining accurate class rosters and supporting the Personnel Security Program.
• Using judgment and tact to explain sensitive issues and reconciles conflicting viewpoints with employees and supervisors.
• Utilizing systems to manage the processing of security clearances such as receipt of security documents, recording of security interview, authorization of polygraph (if required), initiation of background investigation, adjudication of investigation findings, accessing information and managing the process of contractors gaining access to various facilities and IT access.

The Associate Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for (ADPLA ) for Enforcement and Litigation (E&L) serves as the first-line supervisor to the Chiefs of the OPLA District Court Litigation Division and Enforcement and Removal Operations Law Division and is the senior advisor to the DPLA for E&L on all matters related to litigation and enforcement of the Nation's immigration and customs laws.

The duties of the position include:

• Conceptualizing, developing, and recommending courses of action to the Director of ICE, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, including on highly controversial or sensitive issues or previously undecided questions where adverse decisions would negatively affect ICE operations.

• Explaining and defending ICE programs and policies to officials within DHS and other federal agencies, as well as Congress, professional associations, and high-ranking officials in the private sector.

• Leading attorneys and support staff, including direct supervision of attorneys and support staff advising ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and serving as agency counsel in federal civil litigation before the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court to which ICE is a party or ICE equities are implicated.

• Providing input and oversight, where appropriate, into the strategic planning for the ICE legal program, including through the collection and analysis of data and metrics.

• Directing the provision of a full range of legal advice and services, including participation in the development of ICE policies, directives, and procedures and ensuring that they are consistent with the law and are administratively sound, efficient, and economical.

• Directing the preparation and review of official documents and letters for signature by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director and Deputy Director for ICE, and other senior management officials.

• Responding to congressional inquiries by reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation and applicable case law.

• Planning and execution of training programs for managers, attorneys, and support staff.

• Serving as the Acting DPLA for E&L, providing representation for the office in meetings with senior officials, and serving as liaison with external stakeholders, as appropriate.

• The incumbent facilitates major initiatives by providing subject matter expertise on asset valuation and program tools for the management of the National Capital Region’s real estate portfolio. Takes the lead role to ensure the development and execution of targeted program strategies. Maximizes and strengthens business line relationships by understanding and managing customer expectations and perceptions to integrate subject matter expertise into the regional PBS operations and recommends changes to existing procedures and processes that will enhance the service delivery.
• Obtains new business and facilitates the service delivery of existing business; ensures the coordination of planning and program implementation with other PBS Divisions. Oversees the maintenance of national and regional program databases.
• Addresses problems and concerns raised by Client Delivery staff on behalf of customer agencies. Investigates and oversees the investigation of source of problems and validates findings. Recommends corrective action, and resolves to the mutual benefits and satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Supervises staff assigned to the Division in the performance of work geared toward supporting and validating client agency project management requirements. This includes: establishes and plans work schedules for subordinates; establishes short and long term priorities and objectives; evaluates employee work performance; and provides guidance, advice, and counsels on all performance and personnel matters regarding branch employees. Handles disciplinary actions when necessary. Reviews and approves or denies leave requests. 

• Serves as the data center and cloud SME for information and cybersecurity compliance, develops SOPs, and operational policies to ensure performance parameters, and policy guidance are implemented.
• Collaborates with managers and staff to support security compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and provides oversight of the organization's implementation of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Advises management and staff of changes in cyber security systems policies and procedures, and works closely with Hosted Infrastructure (HI) project teams to implement security management enhancements.
• Serves as liaison between project teams and Department stakeholders that include the IT Change Control Board (CCB) to provide authoritative guidance regarding the configuration management process.
• Represents Division in deliberations with IT CCB voting members, and provides expert advice to senior management concerning vital cybersecurity problems and issues.

This position is in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as Director of Litigation reporting directly to a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The incumbent provides executive leadership over, and exercises assigned authority for, the planning, direction, timely execution, and evaluation of ATR's Litigation Program. The incumbent also oversees and manages civil and criminal litigation strategies and tactics across the Division's cases.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for executive oversight and management of all matters concerning possible violations of antitrust law of major economic significance. Recommends and provides advice regarding investigative plans for civil and criminal matters that should be pursued.
• Oversees and manages civil and criminal trial and/or hearing strategies with legal staffs and, if necessary, must be prepared to take over any civil or criminal litigation matters in the courtroom and to independently handle arguments of major issues or negotiations with defense counsel. Utilizes extensive expertise to provide subject matter training and guidance to Division managers, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff on civil and criminal litigation principles and procedures.
• Leads oversight of strategic planning for the implementation of short- and long-term goals and objectives, while independently assessing the feasibility, balance, and support for these objectives. Identifies potential problems and devises various contingency plans to address the problems. Develops organizational plans to provide an operation capable of meeting changing requirements and recommends reorganization as the need becomes evident. Oversees execution of the strategic plan and ensures progress toward identified goals, objectives, and targets.
• Serves as advisor on both civil and criminal litigation to the DAAG, Litigation, Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), DAAGs, and Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and staff in the Division's litigating sections and offices.
• In partnership with the civil and criminal enforcement programs, reviews the preparation of memoranda outlining the factual and legal issues involved in civil and criminal matters and the collection of evidence; oversees the selection and examination of witnesses, the preparation of briefs, motions, and other required legal documents for civil and criminal matters; and allocates the litigative resources that will be required for assigned civil and criminal matters and how they are to be utilized.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities, which includes technically and administratively supervising and evaluating the work of the Litigation Program through subordinate supervisors, including any deputy directors, Senior Litigation Counsel, and other subordinate staff and making recommendations for promotion, employment and separation.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Director, Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing the development, and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that convey complex information by leveraging all available communication channels and emerging technology.
• Designing communication strategies that define and convey messages to the intended audience anticipating impending potential ramifications and offering strategies and providing alternative actions and assessments to overcome impediments.
• Providing editorial oversight of speeches, scripts, news, and external audience.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the press, radio, television, other Federal, state, and local agencies, industries, and civic groups.

The Director of Engagement leads the five-person Community and Alumni Affairs (CAA) Section. The Community and Alumni Affairs section conducts participant recruitment and registration, manages alumni relations, manages the alumni database, prepares and compiles course evaluations, and conducts key stakeholder outreach for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. He/She works closely with the ACSS alumni to create and catalyze alumni chapters and communities of interest as dynamic vehicles for ongoing professional education, peer-to-peer engagements, and security sector governance norms reinforcement. He/She serves as a member of the Leadership Team of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and as such represents and interfaces with members of the diplomatic community, colleagues and students at the National Defense University, and other key stakeholders in the U.S. Government and elsewhere.

• The incumbent supervises the CAA team to recruit and manage participants for all academic and outreach programs, maintain participant and alumni databases, sustain alumni relationships, support alumni community chapters, and build networks with US Embassies and US government stakeholders necessary to manage the Africa Center's participant affairs. Develops internal operating procedures, checklists, milestones, and metrics for the CAA section to effectively plan and coordinate across Africa Center sections to execute program requirements. Works closely with faculty to develop recruiting strategies and profiles to promote diverse, engaged participants who are, or will be, leaders in African security sector institutions. Oversees the development and implementation of alumni and outreach programs. Manages the CAA section to accomplish all assigned tasks in support of the Africa Center's mission and vision.
• He/She develops and executes engagement strategies to interact (both virtually and in person) with alumni, partners, and stakeholders. This includes designing and executing events and engagements for alumni and key stakeholder audiences such as the African diplomatic community in Washington, D.C., U.S. government interagency and congressional colleagues working on Africa, and the National Defense University community. He/She will leverage the ACSS alumni network to create and enhance alumni chapters and communities of interest to be force multipliers in strengthening security sector institutions on the continent.
• He/She provides guidance and direction for conducting program evaluations to include the evaluation content and questions, compilation of responses, and analysis of responses. He/she contributes to strategic planning and assessing ACSS mission impact through timely analysis and reports on enrollment, participation trends, and changes in stakeholder interests and priorities. Proposes and develops innovative approaches and tools to enhance engagement, recruitment of participants, and sustainment of relationships.
• He/She is a member of the Leadership Team for the Africa Center. He/she represents the Africa Center at external events as requested by the Director. He/She may moderate sessions and serve as a subject matter expert speaker or panelist during Africa Center programs, and may serve as a facilitator for small group discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will establish, develop, coordinate and maintain the personnel security program for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) within NAVSEA.
• You will develop SCI security education and training methods and procedures, and establishes goals and objectives, determines customer needs and coordinates training schedules and events.
• You will determine the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and retention in all risk level positions.
• You will establish, gather, and coordinate record of evidence in support of proposed personnel security and suitability actions and decisions.
• You will ensure adequate policy and procedures are in place to determine the eligibility of persons to occupy SCI and program positions.
• You will serve as advisor to the heads of supported activities on SCI personnel and program security matters.
• You will act as NAVSEA liaison to the Department of Defense (DoD) Consolidated Adjudication Facility on matters associated with personnel security investigation and adjudication of SCI for NAVSEA employees.
• You will coordinate changes in the personnel security program as it relates to work requirements within SCI personnel security and their impact on administrative functions within the command and supported organizations.
• You will maintain protection, control and safeguarding of Privacy Act Information on applicants, employees and contractors
• You will establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain the cooperation of, all parties with regard to personnel security and suitability issues.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist point of contact for Office of the Chief Security Officer and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all Office of the Chief Security Officer security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will provide support and coordination related to all security management activities at the assigned location. Typical assignments include:

• Serving as the on-site Security Specialist POC for OCSO and provides headquarters with support and advisories related to all OCSO security management activities.
• Developing, installation and management of the comprehensive and multilayered security programs at the facility by reviewing and assessing all areas of security.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing countermeasures and procedures and practices to cover multiple security objectives.
• Coordinating with Federal Protective Services, all inter agency personnel, and requisite task forces to identify, resolve security issues through integration of varied objectives and enhance security and operational requirements of FEMA.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Applies expert understanding of program management practices and principals. Acts as the lead point of contact or subject matter expert for managing broad programs and associated projects. Effectively utilizes program management tools to initiate, monitor, and present progress to a wide audience. Leads staff in execution of the program. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities. Provides customer-focused care to effectively engage with the Senate community.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

As a External Affairs Specialist (Law Enforcement), GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include:

• Develops and manages the partnership and engagement portfolio with identified state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement organizations and agencies, including national associations, affinity groups, and state-based associations.
• Supports the Department and or OSLLE leadership with engagement and outreach efforts to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement agencies and organizations.
• Identifies the issues, concerns, and recommendations of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement that might impede their role in the homeland security enterprise or their response to DHS policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Facilitates the development, modification, or successful implementation of the Department's policies, programs, and initiatives based on external affairs insights. Clearly articulate and share law enforcement requirements and concerns in a timely manner, along with fully documented recommendations.