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Summary The selectee of this position serves as a senior program manager and Chief of the Detention Standards and Compliance Branch responsible for providing expert policy and program analysis to the Assistant Director, Prisoner Operations Division (POD) regarding detention programs within the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). This position is located in the Prisoner Operations Division / Arlington, VA. Responsibilities As a Detention Standards and Compliance Program Manager at the GS-0301-15 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for program management and oversight of non-federal detention facility programs and activities, including policy development and coordination; and budget planning and execution. Serves as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Detention Services Contracts. Manages multi-million dollar acquisitions and contracts for non-federal detention services, as well as subject matter expert (SME) contracts for conducting audits and reviews of detention facilities. Provides leadership to and/or participates on joint program or project development teams that represent private, public, and government interests. Provides expert advice and guidance on government programs and policies which are of significant interest to the public and Congress, and participates in the development and implementation of national policy in the areas of detention and nonfederal detention services. Manages the conduct of management reviews and audits for jails, prisons, and detention facilities, ensuring that detention policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with the conditions of confinement and provides results to management officials. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce 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. https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties: Providing national policy and program analysis and guidance for an organization; Performing efficiency and effectiveness reviews of programs to identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions; Solving problems and challenges that require new approaches or modified concepts; Planning and implementing programs, plans, and proposals involving organization resources or changes to established procedures; and Managing multi-million-dollar acquisitions and contracts When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Education Additional Information Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting but also involves regular/recurring on-site inspections of non-federal facilities to include jails, correctional institutions, and prisons housing federal prisoners where confinement facility safety precautions are required. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you receive the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (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 have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. For additional information about ICTAP eligibility click here. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the agency with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, 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 have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. For additional information about CTAP eligibility click here. Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.