Total 583 job vacancies in Vancouver, Washington

• You will serve as the Trial Attorney/Senior Trial Attorney on one of the three Contracts Litigation Teams within the Naval Litigation Office (NLO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Department of the Navy (DON).
• You will represent the DON principally before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.
• You will also assist the Department of Justice in matters filed against the DON in the Court of Federal Claims or other Federal courts and may be assigned to other matters as the needs of the office require.
• The case may involve hundreds of millions of dollars or have critical impacts on the mission of the Department.

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of highly complex demanding management and program analyst assignments requiring a mastery of the application of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program(s) effectiveness and to ensure high-quality implementation and management of ASPE s legislative, compliance, and executive secretariat activities.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Conducts and evaluates research and drafts and reviews legal documents, including briefs, legal opinions, and documents regarding novel and complex legal issues related to civil rights, labor, employment law, and other general law matters.
• Prepares legal interpretations of statutes, federal regulations and agency directives. Reviews proposed legislation, executive orders, regulations, and Congressional testimony.
• Prepares and advises management on legal interpretations of statutes, federal regulations and agency directives. Advises on proposed legislation, executive orders, regulations, and Congressional testimony.
• Serves as a legal advisor for Agency personnel on novel general law matters. Experience in other general law areas is desirable, such as fiscal, ethics, environmental, information disclosure, tort claims, safety and security, and civil rights.
• Represents NASA in formal administrative and federal civil litigation proceedings, including Federal Courts, the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority.
• Serves as a liaison between NASA and the Department of Justice in litigation concerning NASA programs. Assists in other litigation responsibilities as requested by management.
• Advises on the management negotiating teams before and during union contract negotiations.
• Provides leadership and guidance in OGC Communities of Practice for various legal disciplines, acts as an expert resource for the OGC Enterprise, and serves as an advisor to NASA leadership.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

A WG-5801-8/10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC:

• Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
• Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.
• Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team". Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
• Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
• May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs, using peening hammers, dollies and limited welding. Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts. Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls, canvas needles etc.
• In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Exercises direct supervisory authority over the staff of the Directorate's Administrative Office staff, comprised of 12-16 professional, technical and support positions.
• Serves as a member of the Directorate leadership team and is the principal advisor to the Associate Director for developing or reviewing plans and authorizations for business operations and administrative support.
• Oversees the total Washington Cultural Resources Directorate budget including formulating both current and future year needs, allocating funds, and executing the directorate's budget and financial operations.
• Serves as liaison to the National Park Service HR office, and coordinates the human resources management program of the Cultural Resources Directorate.
• Supervises and coordinates information technology policy and planning activities of the Cultural Resources Directorate.

The Budget Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in formulating budget requirements for all phases of the budget cycle within the Budget Directorate of the Office of Finance. The incumbent performs budgetary functions in support of major CBP programs, including user fee accounts.

This position starts at a salary of $86,962.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $134,435.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $134,435 (GS-13 Step 10).

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Typical work responsibilities include:

• Compiling narratives and statistical material for budget exhibits, and related background information for use in briefing agency and department senior leadership.
• Supporting efforts to respond to requests for budget information by OMB and Congressional staff members and other high-ranking individuals.
• Conducting the user fee financial planning process from out-year formulation, resource justification, financial planning, and resource execution in coordination with Budget senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpreting and assesses the impact of new and revised congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of an agency's budget
• Monitoring the execution of budget resources with many different sources and types of funding, such as direct multi-year appropriations, allotments from many different appropriations, transfers of funds from other agencies, reimbursements for services performed, revenue from working capital funds, and trust accounts.

• You administer expert level execution of FLCPS's financial and manpower management, processing of all command civilian personnel actions, and Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) procurement.
• You will serve as the senior financial advisor on budget and financial matters impacting FLCPS operations and as the primary financial interface with Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and other external activities.
• You will provide technical expertise on Navy/DOD accounting, budgetary and disbursing matters.
• You will advise on changes to organizational structures, organizational charts, and mission and function statements to implement reorganizations to reduce or eliminate functional overlap among command programs.
• You will direct allocation of funds and civilian personnel staffing to FLCPS operating departments based on negotiated funding.
• You will coordinate procurement of all command purchasing under the micro-purchase threshold, ensuring compliance with both procurement and financial regulations.
• You will supervise the Resource Management Division, which includes financial management, position management, HRO liaison, and procurement functions.

-Applying knowledge of administrative and program management principles and skills in carrying out the mission of the Division.
-Developing the most cost effective and fiscally responsible methods to conduct program segment(s) and to solve problems.
-Developing and implementing program policies and plans, making critical decisions, and providing expert advice and counsel concerning approaches and options that are sound and feasible in relation to program goals, objectives and Federal budgetary and economic realities.
-Coordinating health information technology (HIT) policies and programs internally and with other relevant executive branch agencies.

-Applying knowledge of administrative and program management principles and skills in carrying out the mission of the Division.
-Developing the most cost effective and fiscally responsible methods to conduct program segment(s) and to solve problems.
-Developing and implementing program policies and plans, making critical decisions, and providing expert advice and counsel concerning approaches and options that are sound and feasible in relation to program goals, objectives and Federal budgetary and economic realities.
-Coordinating health information technology (HIT) policies and programs internally and with other relevant executive branch agencies.

• Serves as a Security Assistant for the Multipurpose Hydroelectric Facilities under the Walla Walla (NWW) District Corps of Engineers.
• Responsible for applying security process and procedures for a facility located throughout the NWW footprint with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control.
• Monitors and controls the access points for a multipurpose hydroelectric facility and the associated access control devices.
• Uses automation equipment and software to prepare and provide digital access control badges for the facility, its visitors, and employees.
• Assists in monitoring the facilities Electronic Security System (ESS). This includes, but is not limited to cameras, alarmed zones, and access points.
• Conducts and documents Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers Security Office.
• Assists in providing access for local emergency responders in the event of an emergency at the facility.

• Serves as a Security Assistant for the Multipurpose Hydroelectric Facilities under the Walla Walla (NWW) District Corps of Engineers.
• Responsible for applying security process and procedures for a facility located throughout the NWW footprint with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control.
• Monitors and controls the access points for a multipurpose hydroelectric facility and the associated access control devices.
• Uses automation equipment and software to prepare and provide digital access control badges for the facility, its visitors, and employees.
• Assists in monitoring the facilities Electronic Security System (ESS). This includes, but is not limited to cameras, alarmed zones, and access points.
• Conducts and documents Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers Security Office.
• Assists in providing access for local emergency responders in the event of an emergency at the facility.

• Establishes plans for projects assigned to a team of IT Specialists responsible for Tiered Data Center and Hosting services. Manages plans and conducts a variety of analyses of work processes, operational practices, and end user needs.
• Oversees the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of hardware/software/firmware products to accomplish the work of the agency through automation.
• Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by team leaders, gives advice and counsel to supervisors, participates in interview and candidate selection for positions, hears and resolves complaints from employees.
• Conducts feasibility studies to develop alternative and cost-effective approaches to satisfying infrastructure and user needs.
• Oversees the implementation of special projects and metrics management throughout the team, to include implementation of hardware, software, services, and standards to support quality management practices within the team.

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.

The duties and responsibilities of a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Providing oversight of mail management and printing related programs.
*Coordinating services involving mail management, fleet management, transportation and worldwide delivery services management, property utilization and disposal program.
*Providing solutions to warehousing, moving services, distribution services and logistics management.
*Managing the Justice Management Division mail services program.
*Managing the mail and warehousing services budget operating plans.

The ideal applicant will have experience conducting research on Congress and American national government including on one or more of the issues listed above, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential.  Candidates with strong data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Research Assistant will support CRS analysts in their objective, nonpartisan public policy analysis for and consultation with congressional clients. 

The duties of the Research Assistant include:

• Supporting the work of analysts preparing analytical and descriptive written products that inform congressional understanding of public policy issues and consideration of policy proposals.
• Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components.
• Performing literature searches and reviews, and evaluating publications and analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Recommending documents for use by analysts and preparing abstracts of descriptive and analytical underlying materials.
• Locating, extracting, collecting, and/or compiling quantitative data and other information; interpreting and evaluating data for accuracy, relevance, authoritativeness, and usefulness; identifying and resolving problems with data; and formatting data to meet targeted, well-defined research needs.
• Creating and populating databases and spreadsheets, reformatting and standardizing data from different sources, and performing data input, calculations, and analysis. Informing colleagues on the content, nature, and use of data resources.
• Formatting a range of tables, graphs, images, and other components of CRS products, reviewing and verifying this content for accuracy and completeness. Recommending quality control procedures and making suggestions to improve and enhance these components.
• Conducting research and preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS’s information and analytic capabilities, record questions, and otherwise assist analysts.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The position description number for this position is 460699.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

The selectee will serve as a(n) IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INF/CDA) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Typical work assignments include:

• Testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, reviewing, and administering cybersecurity infrastructure hardware and software
• Using data collected from a variety of cybersecurity tools (e.g., IDS/IPS devices, firewalls, packet captures, and host tools) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of identifying and mitigating threats
• Using mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches, as needed, in support of incident response in order to maximize system availability and minimize system recovery time
• Using defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats
• Designing and leveraging automation in support of streamlining completion of cybersecurity tasks across numerous technologies (firewalls, containers and servers [Windows and Linux], etc.) and functions (vulnerability management, incident response, security operations, etc.)