Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of the Principal Deputy Director, Washington, DC. NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge, and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the state and local levels. Responsibilities Serves as a policy advisor to the Office of the Principal Deputy Director, providing the full range of policy guidance and technical and administrative support services. Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, and/or manage criminal justice program or policy issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology. Makes major recommendations and decisions related to criminal justice policy formulation and long-range planning. Works closely with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Principal Deputy Director to implement strategic priorities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Makes major recommendations and/or decisions related to significant internal and external criminal justice program and policy issues affecting the overall organization, such as those involving political, social, technological, and economic conditions. Makes major recommendations and/or decisions related to criminal justice policy formulation and long-range planning. Presents findings and/or recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major criminal justice programs. Plans and manages special projects for major agency criminal justice organization or program issues with broad impact, such as those on an agency or nation-wide level. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Decision Making Manages and Organizes Information Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four days per two-week pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy. This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules. Recruitment incentives may not be authorized. This position included in the bargaining unit. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.