Operations Support Specialist NEW

$67,147 - $67,147/Yr

United States Department of Homeland Security - Seattle, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Operations Support Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security plays a crucial role in administratively supporting operations by developing, implementing, and advising on administrative function requirements. This position involves extensive research and analysis on administrative projects, monitoring activities, and serving as a liaison with various stakeholders. The role is essential for ensuring effective management support and administrative systems within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, interpret, and advise on administrative function requirements.
• Review regulations or directives to ascertain impact on program areas and prepare project papers and staff reports.
• Conduct extensive research and analysis on administrative projects to gather and analyze relevant data, develop options, and provide comprehensive reports.
• Monitor administrative activities and prepare a variety of reports utilizing various automated systems.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of complex management support and administrative systems, programs, and processes.
• Serve as a liaison and consultative link with the District Office and all Program Offices, internal and external customers, and community representatives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in budget, personnel, travel, space and logistics, or resource acquisition.
• Ability to analyze administrative data from various sources.
• Experience in preparing reports and documents.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Telework options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Employee development and training opportunities