PLEASE NOTE: This announcement is for the position of Strategy Division Director For the Office of Policy and Program Analysis, Strategy Division. The ideal candidate is a seasoned senior leader who advises executives on complex federal and emergency management programs, leads strategic planning and evaluations, and turns analysis into actionable recommendations that improve mission performance and resource use.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.
Make an impact; join DHS. When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident.
We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. EXCEPTED SERVICE: This is a Schedule Policy/Career position in the excepted service.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: 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. In this position, you will lead and supervise a team of analysts in long-range strategic program planning, including evaluating operational needs, program efficiency, resource use, and organizational structures.
Typical duties include: Serving as a primary source of high-level policy advice and expertise to Executive-level personnel on complex programmatic matters relative to the Agency. Drafting written communications to inform Executive-level decisions on strategic priorities and leading briefings with Executive-level personnel in support of strategic disaster response, recovery, and preparedness outcomes.
Initiating, cultivating, and maintaining productive working relationships with senior policymakers across the federal government to coordinate strategy development activities, address evolving requirements, and promote the implementation of mission and enterprise objectives.
Directing short and long-range program planning; conducting comprehensive evaluations of organizational goals, objectives, achievements, and resource requirements; and recommending solutions to operational and strategic problems. Leading and overseeing the planning, development, and evaluation of strategic planning documents in support of national security and civil preparedness interests and programs.
Advising senior leadership on strategic priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; leading and overseeing the communication of emerging strategic issues and trends.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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deandra.brown@fema.dhs.gov · 2023945106
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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