NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services · 1 day ago
Homeland Security Program Analyst 1
The NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is seeking a Homeland Security Program Analyst 1 to support the Public Safety Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism. The role involves developing and evaluating security initiatives, conducting outreach and analysis related to suspicious activity reporting, and drafting reports and recommendations for executive review.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, evaluate and analyze New York State’s Red Team initiative. Through real time exercise, Red Team activities identify strengths and gaps in New York State’s suspicious activity reporting programs, and New York State’s security and counter terrorism posture
Coordinate and conduct outreach regarding suspicious activity reporting programs to the public and private sector and target audiences. Suspicious activity reporting programs support the early recognition and reporting of potential terrorist activity to the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) and law enforcement
Conduct analysis on identified topics or program areas to evaluate New York State’s security and counter terrorism posture, and provide findings, both in written and presentation form, to executive staff and other audiences as requested
Conduct comprehensive research on select homeland security/public security policy trends at the state, federal and international levels interacting extensively with agency representatives, subject matter experts, advisory services and legal resources as relevant. Draft preliminary reports, recommendations and alternatives based on gathered information
Plan, organize and conduct analytical studies involving the development and implementation of major agency projects and initiatives. Develop gap and risk analyses, documenting current, expected, and required resources for management review/approval
Draft correspondence, policy, white papers, standards, bulletins, advisories, progress reports and study results on targeted topics
Represent the agency at conferences, meetings and in program reviews as appropriate
Support the development of project plans, deliverables and analytical analysis for executive review
Develop and present targeted information for first responders, county, local and state stakeholders, and staff on programs of the Office of Counter Terrorism
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
Qualification
Required
Six years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
Preferred
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Company
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides leadership, coordination, and support to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and other emergencies.