Program Officer (Chief, Mission Support Division)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Responsible for the management and supervision of NIC's Mission Support Division in the agency. This includes directing the work of division personnel in the following areas: the NIC Information Center and contractors, NIC website, research, planning and policy development, contract administration of NIC contracts, operations fiscal management, internal operations, utilization of innovative technology, and maintaining professional contacts with national state and local agencies and organizations and contacts with the media and the public. Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates complex federal, state, and local correctional and operational issues to develop policy and administrative recommendations that deal with persistent and emerging issues having impact on internal and external operations and administration, contracting, technology, as well as information services for application in the field of corrections. Directs the overall workload statistical and staffing level analysis and recommends to the Director and Deputy Director changes in both personnel and other resource requirements for the Institute.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section.