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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) · 1 day ago

Policy Analyst (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Washington, DC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking a Policy Analyst to provide expert advice and technical support related to policies and procedures developed by the ICE Health Service Corps. The role involves advising on policy development, assessment, and implementation for healthcare delivery in detention settings, while working independently and in teams.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participates fully with unit chiefs, higher level analysts, and health policy administrators in establishing, developing, writing, revising, coordinating, implementing, and advising on program planning and policies across divisions

Provides input and background information at meetings to address matters impacting division management decisions

Provides assessments, evaluations, and recommendations on new and proposed policies to address IHSC priorities and ensure effective coordination and integration with IHSCwide strategy

Develops background briefing materials and other pertinent information for presentation to division leadership

Ensures quality, consistency, clarity, accuracy, and appropriateness of content, format, and style in IHSC policies

Identifies policy development, review, approval, and management training needs and recommends appropriate tools and methods to enhance policy processes

Represents the IHSC Policy Team in division and unit meetings, when appropriate, to provide input on policy-related decisions

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and interested parties inside and outside the organization

Attends policy-related IHSC, ICE or DHS trainings

Maintains professional skills via continuing education opportunities and fulfills the obligations of their clinical licensing and/or certifying body to maintain current clinical status, if applicable. This position may be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency, if applicable

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Health-related degreePolicy development experienceAnalytical skillsMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCultural competencyActive listening skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management skillsProblem solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position

You must successfully pass a background investigation

You must successfully pass a drug screen

Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service

Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC

You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission

Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position

PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve

Professional degree and current, unrestricted license in one of the following clinical care categories: registered nurse, physician, or advanced practice provider; or Bachelor's degree or higher related to health services, behavioral health services, public health, health administration or health care management

In-depth knowledge of health care delivery and how patient care organizations are structured and operate. Direct clinical care experience is preferred, but not mandatory

Minimum of one year of professional experience working in policy development or national program development and implementation

Thorough command of English grammar and punctuation, and a variety of editorial styles, including the Associated Press Stylebook

Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint

Knowledge and experience in collecting data and determining accuracy and appropriateness based on policy and processes

Knowledge of and can maintain proficiency in, or can obtain knowledge and maintain proficiency in, applicable detention health care standards (e.g. PBNDS, NCCHC, ACA, applicable federal laws)

Skill and ability to locate, read, and understand complex health care records and reports

Skill in working directly and effectively with executive-level management in the identification and formulation of strategies and approaches

Skill in preparing and presenting complex technical material to non-specialists

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing, using appropriate language, organizing ideas, and presenting facts in an objective manner

Ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis - ranging from sorting out the most important problems to sifting evidence and framing feasible options

Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time-frames and rigid deadlines

Ability and flexibility to work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment