Homeland Security Program Analyst 2

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Homeland Security Program Analyst 2

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

Bldg 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Countering Foreign Maligned Influence Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism. The Homeland Security Program Analyst (HSPA) 2 will primarily be responsible for conducting open source intelligence vetting related to the Office’s Countering Foreign Maligned Influence program. The HSPA will continuously support this process by following an established and standardized vetting process and ensure all research is completed throughly and accurately. Staff assigned are required to maintain detailed databases and routinely share relevant reports and analysis. HSPAs are also expected to maintain global awareness with a foreign malign influence lens and present persistent and meaningful patterns, trends and actionable insights. Duties include but are not limited to the following: • Serve as a an open source intelligence analyst focused on vetting foreign representatives. • Assessing Counterintelligence issues, which includes, working with internal and external partners, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on topics such as economic espionage, elicitation and insider threats. • Supporting the development of a Global/International security analysis process that produces relevant insights for the office. • Conducting analysis on foreign collection methods and support development of indicators and countermeasure resources. • Conducting comprehensive research on security trends and liaising with security industry experts to maintain knowledge of trends and techniques, with an emphasis on Counterintelligence. • Organize, evaluate, and comment on homeland security, emergency services, and public safety programs and studies regarding countering foreign maligned influence. • Facilitating authorization of State agency meetings with foreign nationals by assisting with the analysis of proposed meetings, vetting notifications, and reviews, in collaboration with the State Intelligence Center and FBI, as appropriate. • Direct, plan, organize, and conduct comprehensive research on homeland security, public security, and emergency management 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 and recommendations based on gathered information. • Collaborate with senior staff and program staff to develop, manage and execute strategic plans, operational concepts, policies, protocols and processes. • Manage projects with moderate risk and complexity. Prepare project status reports and communicate progress with stakeholders. • Work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance. • Perform supervisory administrative functions as appropriate. • Participating in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency. • Support the emergency functions of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). • Performs other duties as assigned that are in support of the mission or other program areas. • Travel is required (25%). Regular travel and some evening, weekend and/or holiday work can be anticipated. 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. * Regular travel and some evening, weekend and/or holiday work can be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE One year of permanent service as a Homeland Security Program Analyst 1;OR Seven (7) years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations. Substitution: 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. Preferred experience includes:• Professional experience in the field of counterintelligence or • Professional experience in intelligence operations; • Professional experience in research and analysis of technical programs; • Professional experience in open source intelligence, insider threat, and foreign maligned influence;• Analysis and development of operational protocols for an organization, including risk management; • Analysis of public policy issues or • Analysis of strategic planning and process improvement;• Public speaking and training. The incumbent will report to the Office of Counter Terrorism's Countering Foreign Malign Influence Unit.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination. In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Name Human Resources/HH

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 228558 in the subject line of your application and email to [email protected].