Senior Policy Advisor

**Duties**:

- Serves as a Senior Policy Advisor on Community Violence Intervention, reporting to the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
- Advises all of the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP's) executive leadership, including program office heads, on issues related to the community violence intervention, with a particular focus on leading the effective implementation of community violence intervention and prevention initiative (CVIPI) programming, including the supplemental CVIPI funds received under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through FY 2026.
- Serves as technical expert, exercising independence and judgment in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with various stakeholders in Tribal, state and local governments, criminal justice stakeholders, and victim service providers to gain a better understanding of their interests and needs and to communicate and disseminate information about OJP funding opportunities, programs, tools and activities.
- and inter-agency working groups on issues related to community violence intervention.
- Advises on policies, legislation, implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and other laws and other issues relating to community violence intervention.
- Exercises a broad degree of independence and applies authoritative judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government, private sector, and academic institutions.
- Plans, directs and executes liaison operations for critical OJP-wide programs with national implications.
- Participates in the development and implementation of national programs and policies related to addressing community violence intervention and related OJP priorities.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year trial period may be required.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

**Qualifications**:
**Special Placement Factor**:

- Experience developing, implementing, managing, and supporting evaluation of multi-faceted community violence intervention program(s).

**Specialized Experience**:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 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:

- Has led or currently leads a community violence intervention program, to include experience identifying the drivers of community violence and developing strategies to reach those most likely to become involved in gun violence.
- Serves as a technical expert in evaluation of complex justice and community violence intervention program implementation.
- Works with researchers and evaluators to inform community violence intervention program enhancements.
- Proposes, designs and/or executes outreach strategies targeting existing and/or prospective grantees, facilitating technical assistance and/or coordination on matters concerning community violence intervention.
- Fosters and maintains strategic relationships and partnerships, to include facilitating public-facing meetings of a sensitive and complex nature related to community violence intervention initiatives.

**Technical Qualifications**:
Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:

- Knowledge of Community Violence Intervention Program(s)
- Partnering
- Strategic Thinking
- Oral Communication
- 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 is for a term of four years, may not be extended, and does not confer competitive status.
- OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
- This position excluded from the bargaining unit.
- This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- 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.
- Benefits

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