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EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT CORRESPONDENCE ANALYST
Under Secretary for Management (USM)/ Executive Secretariat
Department of Homeland Security

Overview

NSEP Exclusive

Open & Closing Dates
07/29/2026 to 09/30/2026

Work Schedule
Full-Time

Appointment Type
Term

Location

City
Washington

State
DC Metro Area

Duties

Summary
Ready to be at the heart of the action?

The Office of the Under Secretary for Management (USM) is the operational powerhouse of the Department of Homeland Security. We manage the core business functions—like budget, HR, IT, and security—that fuel the entire department. Think of us as the essential support system that empowers DHS leaders and ensures every mission is a success.

As a part of the USM Executive Secretariat, you'll be in a prime position to see how it all comes together. You'll handle high-stakes communications for top officials, including the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, and liaise with the White House, Congress, and other federal agencies. In this role, you’ll do more than just manage correspondence; you’ll be a crucial player in the fast-paced world of national security, ensuring that critical information is accurate and delivered on time.

If you’re a sharp, detail-oriented individual with a passion for public service and a desire to understand the inner workings of a major federal agency, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.

• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

• Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid.

Requirements
Security Clearance:

Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Secret security clearance.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Background in public administration, public policy, business administration, communications, social science, or a related field.

• Experience analyzing complex administrative issues and developing creative, practical solutions.

• Familiarity with the operational missions, organizational structure, and management functions of DHS.

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, editing, and organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with senior departmental leadership.

Security Clearance

Required
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts, DD-214 (veterans or active duty military only), SF-50 (current or former federal employees only), NSEP Letter of Certification

Application Instructions

Your application is due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application close date indicated above. Failure to follow the application instructions may result in rejection of your application.

Cover letters should be tailored to the position and generically addressed to the division mentioned above.

Resume and Supporting Materials

You will need to submit your application through the vacancy posting on the NSEPnet Job Board. Please upload each of the required documents in the appropriate location. Files should be in Word, Excel, PDF, Text or Html formats only. When naming each file, please follow the following naming convention:

Document Type_Last Name, First Name

For example, the applicant John Smith would submit a resume named “Resume_Smith, John”.

To access the NSEPnet Job Board, you will need to login to https://www.nsepnet.org. The link to NSEPnet Job Board is at the top of the page under the “Job Search” tab. Please select the position you are interested in, read over the application instructions carefully, and upload all required documents.

If you cannot login or do not remember your login credentials, please use the Forgot Username tool at https://nsepnet.org/ForgotUsername.aspx or the Forgot Password tool at https://nsepnet.org/ForgotPassword.aspx.

SF-50 and DD-214

If you are a current or former federal employee, you will need to include your SF-50 (or similar document proving federal employment) in your application. If you are a veteran or active duty member of the U.S. military, you will need to include a DD-214 in your application.

Letter of Certification

You will need to request a Letter of Certification for this exclusive position. To request a Letter of Certification from the NSEPnet home page, hover over the blue “Request a Letter” option at the top of the page and click on “Certification Letter” from the drop-down options. Requests for Letters of Certification are generally processed within 1-2 business days.

HIRING AUTHORITY

The Department of Homeland Security will utilize the Schedule A (r) and/or NDAA’13 hiring authorities afforded to all NSEP award recipients with outstanding service requirements to make appointments to this position in the excepted service. NSEP award recipients who have already completed their service requirement to NSEP in full are not eligible to apply.

Additional Notes

This opportunity is only open to NSEP award recipients who have not yet fulfilled their service requirement to NSEP in full. If you have completed work which may fulfill part or all of your service under the terms of your Service Agreement with NSEP, please submit a Service Agreement Report (SAR) requesting service credit for that work as soon as possible. Feel free to reach out to the NSEP Service Team at nsep@nsep.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

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