Review Vacancy
AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
TitleHomeland Security Program Analyst 2
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The incumbent will support the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment program within the Office of Counter Terrorism Critical Infrastructure Unit. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Perform a full range of Homeland Security Analysis.
Homeland security analysis includes, but is not limited to, analysis of terrorist tactics and trends; infrastructure security trend analysis; program evaluation; fire, police, and EMS analysis; physical or cybersecurity risk analysis; threat analysis; physical or cyber security assessments, communications, public health or emergency management analysis; hazard analysis; or any other public safety analysis as appropriate.
• Provide adversary tactics and trends analysis in addition to the following types: infrastructure trend; program evaluation; fire, police, and EMS; risk; threat; cybersecurity, communications, public health or emergency management; hazard; and/or public safety analysis as appropriate.
• Direct, plan, organize and conduct routine and complicated assessments, research, and studies.
• Supervise, manage, and lead site/field operations to gather information relevant to program operations and initiatives, organize, analyze, and interpret incoming reports, intelligence and investigative action ensuring all required staff activities are completed.
• Assess infrastructure security, which includes, working with internal and external partners, reviewing, evaluating and commenting on safety and security plans and concepts; identification of vulnerabilities at fixed facilities; identification of vulnerabilities in security systems and programs; making recommendations to improve the security of facilities; discovering potential failures.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and developing and maintaining positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of collection tools utilized to support fieldwork.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert.
• Manage the hostile vehicle mitigation program and equipment required to support large events and mass gatherings.
• Manage unmanned aerial vehicle risk program, research, engagements and equipment as required.
• Support research, analysis, and writing activities as required.
• Ensure equipment and data for responsible programs are cared for and maintained appropriately.
• Engage with and support in security preparations for large events and mass gatherings.
• Timely develop professional findings, reports and other work products.
• Support activation at the Emergency Operations Center.
• Develop and maintain proficiency of the NY Responds System.
• Take part in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency.
• Routinely work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge base of document handling procedures and complying with federal, state, and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) specific policies and protocols.
• Perform additional duties as required, including those of an emergency nature.
Operational Needs:
• Travel will be required (about 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. 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.
• Travel will include traveling to job sites and working outdoors, some lifting, bending and climbing.
• Assignments may result in a change in working hours, locations, and/or duties; unscheduled overtime, 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 bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations.
Substitution: A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM
1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 188331 in the subject line of your application and email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.