Total 791 Others job vacancies in Arlington, Virginia

• You will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Administrative Department at Transaction Service Center Norfolk.
• You will help the Command Security Manager develop, direct and manage Information and Personnel Security Programs.
• You will monitor command policies and procedures for access to restricted, limited or controlled areas.
• You will process requests for Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) and performs substantive reviews of security clearance applications.
• You will ensure the maintenance of hardcopy and electronic security files and records.
• You will render adjudicative determinations as to personnel suitability for employment and/or continued employment as a federal employee or contractor.
• You will render adjudicative determinations as to personnel eligibility to occupy a national security position and eligibility for access to classified information
• You will provide leadership/technical oversight of personnel involved in the proper handling, safeguarding, accounting, marking, and destruction of classified material.
• You will evaluate background investigations, security eligibility, and initiate periodic reviews for personnel transferred from other activities.
• You will ensure completion of processing, tracking and documentation of completed background investigations for active duty, civilian and contract employees.

Serves as a Statistician (Data Scientist) in the Data Management & Analytics Section, Program Assessment Branch, Marine and Family Programs Division, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).  Performs evaluation of the functional effectiveness of Marine Corps Community Services programs, practices, operations, productivity and efficiency (on a qualitative or quantitative basis).  Collects, verifies, and adjusts data from diverse sources and performs statistical analysis, manually as well as through automated systems.  Conducts quality assurance (reviews data and data collection methods to ensure valid information is used in decision making processes).  Plans and conducts various and extensive methods of data collection. 

Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership to make data driven decisions such as modification of processes and policies. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings.  Assists the supervisor in determining the scope, goals, and methodologies for statistical analyses.

Evaluates results and consults with subject matter experts to identify significant factors, relationships, and trends to produce accurate and meaningful data.  Applies standard and customized computer techniques to data collection methods. 

Reviews, researches, and benchmarks emerging trends within a variety of Quality of Life programs.  Conducts performance management analysis utilizing various methodologies.  Assists staff in collecting data to support strategic initiatives.  Reports on performance of programs to higher authority.

Incumbent writes, modifies, edits, and/or presents statistical reports prepared based on the data collected and provides professional advice and consultation.  Uses a variety of presentation techniques, graphic presentations, and models to explain results and assist program personnel and weigh various alternatives. Develops and presents briefings to leadership to include General Officers on findings.  Exercises analytical ability, judgment, and discretion. 

As an Action Officer, attends conferences and meetings, prepares reports, initiates follow-up of required actions, and prepares relevant background material for use by management.  Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers, and other documents for use by the management group and HQMC Flag Officers.

Represents Marine and Family Programs Division on various initiatives.  Conducts appropriate coordination on taskers, both internally to the Division and externally (within the Marine Corps, Secretariat, and OSD). 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Come join a great team whose efforts are critical to the success of the USPTO's mission to drive U.S. innovation, inclusive capitalism, and global competitiveness for the benefit of all Americans.

As a Senior Level Patent Attorney, you'll work together with the Deputy Commissioner for Patents-Legal on policy formulation and translation of policy decisions into revised guidelines, practices and procedures, and training materials for all professionals and technical support staff in organizations under the Commissioner for Patents.

The individual selected for this position will…

• Exercise a thorough knowledge of patent laws and patent regulations, examination guidelines, and rules of practice and examining procedures; know the views and goals of the Deputy Commissioner and utilize an understanding of the total functions of all USPTO offices.
• Review problem cases, special requests for administrative relief, existing MPEP provisions, etc., and identify issues on which there is a need for a statement of approved examining practice and/or procedure.
• Handle inquiries from the public requesting assistance in properly interpreting existing and proposed practices. Address suggestions from the public on revisions to practices. Represent the Deputy Commissioner in dealings with attorneys, industry representatives, and patent law associations in various matters, especially those concerning practice and procedure.
• Develop and review training materials and lectures for internal use, such as at the Patent Training Academy, and to external stakeholders including patent law groups and other members of the public on matters relating to recent developments in patent practice and other topics under the jurisdiction of the Deputy Commissioner.
• Review decisions on petitions relating to matters before the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, and decisions of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board, which require treatment of unusual issues involving patent examination and/or patent examination procedures.
• Assist the Commissioner for Patents and the Deputy Commissioner for Patents-Legal in performing managerial tasks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead a professional staff in successfully defining, managing, and executing solutions for complex policy challenges, programs, and projects that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, multiple dependencies, and require interagency agreement. Ensure timelines deliverables, and outcomes are achieved according to approved plans and with prescribed resources.

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of DSOP staff in order to elicit, analyze, and define customer/stakeholder requirements, support development of investment plans, and ensure development of business cases spanning multiple Intelligence Community organizations in order to meet stakeholder requirements.

Manage, direct, and set strategies to facilitate NCTC support to U.S. Government departments and agencies to ensure operational alignment with national counterterrorism (CT) strategy, goals, and objectives.

Develop and maintain a network of senior-level contacts within the ODNI, NCTC, interagency partners, and the National Security Council to promote regular communication and collaboration for CT strategy development, planning, and implementation.

Oversee the development and implementation of initiatives to monitor and assess the progress of CT activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Represent the DNI, D/NCTC, and AD/Strategic Operational Planning and National Intelligence Manager for Counterterrorism in senior-level forums and conduct continuous collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across the ODNI, United States Government, the National Security Council staff and oversight organizations (e.g., the Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet mission objectives.

Perform personnel management responsibilities with a focus on building a high-performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.

Manage, lead, and develop dynamic and long-term planning efforts in the current and anticipated planning structure.

Responsible for initiating, coordinating, and tracking initial and periodic re-verification (i.e. every five years) background checks, including local Installation Record Checks and Child National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI). Incumbent processes security employment suitability requests ensuring issuance on a need-to-know basis only; investigative basis is current, completed and favorable; initiates investigations as necessary; assists with review of Personnel Security Investigations (PSA); accesses the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to perform personnel security checks, and utilizes the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) to transmit documentation to the Central Suitability Office (CSO) and may transmit on occasion to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Incumbent initiates and completes all Childcare background documents, ensuring accuracy and uploads to the CSO for processing. Contacts candidates, employees, volunteers, CDH Providers and Family Members to initiate background check process requirements and provides instructions. Prior to submission of eQip to CSO will ensure all information is correct. Coordinates candidate's completion of CNACI and FBI fingerprints through the Central Suitability Office. Submits and tracks Installation Records Checks to Central Suitability Office. Reviews CSO spreadsheet/database on a regular basis.

Incumbent reviews background check results and identifies any derogatory or disqualifying information that may have an adverse impact on the security employment suitability eligibility determination and/or assignment or retention in a position. Upon receipt of derogatory information on employee or candidate, requests a statement from the employee. Upon receipt of statement, works with installation and/or Region Security management for evaluation and local suitability determinations. Upon determination, uploads documentation to CSO.

Incumbent helps perform other administrative functions relative to the overall operation of the NAF HR Office and responds to inquiries from management, departments/facilities serviced regarding processing of background checks.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will analyze and evaluate major contractual/procurement aspects of substantive mission-oriented programs.
• You will be familiar with procurement and/or contracting business strategies, policies, systems, goals and procedures within the command and with program or technical requirements
• You will utilize mastery knowledge of procurement statutes and regulations and/or contracting methods, policies, procedures, and contract types to plan and carry out long-term pre award and/or post-award procurement actions.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a command headquarters level senior program analyst planning, organizing, and determining necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command (MAJCOM) programs involving Air Force Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) programs and operations.

• Applying Air Force experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s).
• Documents planning and programming decisions/recommendations in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as a Financial Analyst within Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).
• Manages all aspects of acquisition, accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management for OUSD(R&E)
• Reports findings of elements that conduct studies of specials interest to OUSD(R&E) in the analysis and assessment of plans and programs.
• Assists with planning, budgeting, managing functions, identifying, and maintaining infrastructures; coordinates the efforts of all individuals involved with financial projects preparing required documentation; develops and executes in a timely manner and identify accurate resolution to inquiries and emergent issues.
• Assists with the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization's business/financial process by providing authoritative advice, technical assistance, within and outside OUSD(R&E) to support R&E Programs.
• Engages in strategic planning for program input to OSD national security policy requests, Defense Planning Guidance, and development of OSD Defense Program Strategy Guidance to develop the Program Objective Memorandum (POM).

• You will provide information about, and interprets standard organizational budgetary, accounting, or financial administrative procedures, practices, and regulations.
• You will perform specialized work involving managerial or administrative work in connection with accounting systems.
• You will perform studies or assists others with full scale studies.
• You will review and evaluate budget requests, control and reporting of obligations and expenditures.

• You will interact with senior level management, functional experts, and staff within the organization.
• You will investigate and analyze emerging information technologies and recommend those appearing to have good potential for successful application to current and projected operational requirements.
• You will manage command and civilian and military workforce data using MS Access and SharePoint Online.
• You will manage database operation and maintenance, including, but not limited to: creating and managing user accounts, roles and profiles; monitoring the database to ensure optimal performance, backup and recovery; and monitoring database security.
• You will perform requirements analysis, design, and testing for application development using tools such as MS Access, and SharePoint Power Suite.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

This announcement provides a reassignment or promotion opportunity to the position of Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge, Manager Band, in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), located in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.

This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $146,058 - $187,879 and includes locality pay. LEAP Pay authorized.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

Must be able to obtain/maintain a government-issued credit card and Top-Secret security clearance.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

The successful candidate must exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations.
The employee supervises the activities of staff engaged in providing administrative support in the planning and conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws. This is a secondary criminal investigator position.

Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals. Provides authoritative advisory service and/or develops authoritative policy interpretation in the area of criminal investigation.

Assures implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of an agency-wide program. Implements established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement.

In order for your application package to be considered, you must meet all eligibility requirements:

Travel Required
50% or less - 50% or Less Travel Required.

• You will support the Comptency Manager, the Contracts Deputy Director, and the Contracts Director.
• You will recruit, implement statutory certification standards, career development guides, and mentor and develop the contract workforce.
• You will provide expert level advise based on defense acquisition policies and procedures, accepted competency practices, and sound understanding of issues dealing with workforce recruitment, qualification, and professional development.
• You will serve as a leader/advisor to the contracting workforce on all things related to recruitment and sustainment of an employed contracts workforce.
• You will support command, Department and Office of the Secretary o f Defense (OSD) taskers and data calls as it relates to recruitment and retention of the Contracts Workforce.

This position is located under the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services, Firearms and Explosives Services Division (FESD) and the National Firearms Act Division (NFA Division), located in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, develop, coordinate, administer and evaluate policies, programs, systems and procedures to provide for the regulation of the firearms and explosives industries, as required by the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended; the Arms Export Control Act of 1976; Title XI of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, as amended.

Typical duties will include:

GS-05

• Analyzes legal documents, tax records and returns.
• Researches legal contracts pertaining to purchases of firearms, explosives, and ammunition.
• Utilizes various information technology (IT) software and hardware to research the Internet and various databases.
• Answers inquiries from law enforcement, industry representatives, business firms, and the public.

GS-07

• Explains procedures and policies prescribed under pertinent laws, regulations, and directives.
• Performs basic assignments which demonstrate a basic understanding of the functions and operation of EPS and Bureau policies and regulations.
• Briefs visitors and participates in the training of lower graded specialists,
• Compiles information, enter and retrieve data, generate reports, and depict data in various spreadsheet and report formats.

GS-09

• Reviews, evaluates, processes, restricts, or recommends approval or denial of applications and supporting documents.
• Utilizes office equipment and the capabilities and limitations of numerous databases and computer systems.
• Responds to complex inquiries from applicants,
• Provides technical advice and assistance to Field Operations personnel, law enforcement agencies, applicants, and industry members.

GS-11

• Responds to complex inquiries from applicants, resolves applicant and industry concerns, and participates in criminal and regulatory investigations.
• Conducts background checks, investigates criminal histories, and analyzes court and other legal documents to resolve original and delayed background checks.
• Performs complex assignments which demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the functions and operation of EPS and Bureau policies and regulations.
• Acts on and processes applications to include refunds.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.

• Develops the Enterprise Project Management program outreach strategy and communication plan.
• Serves as the technical advisor in all matters related to enterprise project management application software.
• Serves as the primary trainer for DoD OIG employees on enterprise project management initiatives.
• Provides critical advice and input to OIG leadership and process managers to direct the development and implementation of system applications, processes and analyses to determine optimum project planning design.
• Advocates, plans, coordinates, designs, configures, tests, trains, and executes activities of stakeholder requirements, to establish project milestones for new and existing clients using innovation approaches.
• Conducts analytics studies, reports project metrics, earned value calculations, cost benefit analysis, and performance charts.
• Develops and maintains the DoD OIG governance structure and framework.

• Serve as a Program Specialist responsible for handling routine and non-routine Civilian Human Resources issues.
• Recognize problems/problem areas; originate solutions to complex or unusual issues; and provide onsite assistance.
• Provide advice and assistance to managers and supervisors on personnel management matters involving staffing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of automated systems which control and track data requirements and produce reports pertaining to Human Resources (HR) metrics.
• Serve as the primary or alternate timekeeper and civilian pay expert for the organization.
• Provide authoritative interpretation and instructions of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and develops guidance on appropriate course of action.