Homeland Security Program Analyst 1

Critical Infrastructure Unit Analyst

The incumbent of this position will report to the Critical Infrastructure Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism. Duties include but are not limited to the following :

Perform 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 cybersecurity assessments, communications, public health or emergency management analysis; hazard analysis; or any other public safety analysis as appropriate.

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 information technology systems; make recommendations to improve the security of facilities; discovering potential failures.

Work with a multi-disciplinary team and develop and maintain positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.

Plan, organize and conduct analytical assessments.

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of physical and cyber security within the Public Drinking Water Sector to carry out duties in accordance with Executive Law Section 711-B.

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of physical and cyber security within the Hazardous Materials Storage and Manufacturing industry to carry out duties in accordance with Executive Law Section 714.

Analyze physical and cybersecurity vulnerability assessments from public water systems to determine compliance with established protective procedures and protocols.

Develop correspondence, draft policy, white papers, standards, bulletins, advisories, and presentations on assigned topics.

Support planning, organizing, and conducting assessments of organizations' security posture, which includes, traveling to job sites, working outdoors, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on security policies and practices; making recommendations to improve security; and discovering potential failures.

Maintain a detailed knowledge base of document handling procedures and comply with federal, state, and DHSES specific policies and protocols.

Develop and review infrastructure vulnerability assessment tools which inform risk and enable trend analysis.

Conduct comprehensive research on security trends and liaise with security industry experts to maintain knowledge of trends and techniques, with emphasis on Critical Infrastructure protection and resilience.

Support research, analysis and writing activities in physical and cybersecurity as required and assigned.

Support state and local governments required to secure the Public Drinking Water supplies in NYS.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.

Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency.

Work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.

Assist in disaster response and recovery activities as required and assigned.

Perform additional duties as required, including those of an emergency nature.

Travel will be required (about 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.

Assignments may result in a change in working hours, locations, and / or duties.

Regular travel, unscheduled overtime, and some evening, weekend and / or holiday work can be anticipated.

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

NON-COMPETITIVE

Six years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations.

Substitution : An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of 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.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.