Supervisory Business Operations Specialist

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Business Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Suspension and Debarment Branch (SDB). Major duties: Provides administrative and technical supervision to Business Operations Specialists and related personnel, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work on complex and sensitive suspension and debarment cases.,Oversees and performs expert-level analysis of administrative records, assesses the legal sufficiency of referrals, and prepares recommendations for action by the Suspension and Debarment Official (SDO).,Develops performance standards and expectations, evaluates employee performance, provides feedback and mentoring, and takes appropriate personnel actions such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, and employee development.,Ensures work products meet standards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and resolves technical and administrative issues within the program.,Ensures staff are trained in relevant legal authorities and policy requirements, and that all work is conducted in accordance with safety, workplace, and organizational standards.,Acts as a recognized subject matter expert on suspension and debarment, independently handling the most complex and sensitive administrative enforcement actions under federal procurement and non-procurement regulations.,Evaluates highly complex referral packages, determines sufficiency and reliability of evidence, assesses applicability to affiliates, and develops recommendations for suspension, debarment, administrative agreements, or other remedies for the SDO.,Collaborate with Assistant US Attorneys, Offices of Inspector General, investigative agencies, contracting officials, and legal counsel to ensure alignment of suspension and debarment actions with enforcement strategies and legal requirements.,Manages and advances the suspension and debarment program by developing policies, procedures, and internal controls; drafting and updating guidance and training materials; and identifying and implementing process improvements.,Monitors program performance, prepares leadership reports, supports government-wide reporting, represents USCIS in interagency forums, and provides training and expert consultation.

Requirements: Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program This position IS NOT considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S.

Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position. Education: EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Paymen