Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on targeted violence and domestic terrorism prevention and the current terrorism threat environment.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and analyze New York State’s targeted violence prevention and domestic terrorism prevention policies and initiatives to ensure they are aligned with DHSES Office of Counter Terrorism efforts, including the threat assessment management teams’ program.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of employees responsible for assisting targeted violence prevention and domestic terrorism prevention efforts in multiple regions throughout the State.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to function leadership on a range of topics and issues to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate, cross-train, and align with other units within DHSES Office of Counter Terrorism.
- Assist in updates to targeted violence and domestic terrorism prevention outreach and education materials, strategies, and policies based on the latest research from relevant fields.
- Track, update, streamline, and maintain available resources on targeted violence and domestic terrorism prevention to be shared with diverse community stakeholders.
- Deliver presentations on the current threat environment and targeted violence prevention and domestic terrorism prevention programs at conferences and other meetings across the State.
- Provide targeted violence and domestic terrorism prevention outreach, education, and research support to any appropriate requesting New York State entity including faith communities, non-profit organizations, law enforcement organizations, and educational institutions.
- Foster strong relationships with relevant executive leadership including county and local governments, law enforcement, school boards and school district leadership, mental health providers, and non-profit organizations, among others, to ensure open lines of communications, gauge success, and maintain situational awareness related to the targeted violence prevention and domestic terrorism prevention efforts.
- Serve as a dedicated point of contact for regional stakeholders to inform and support the development of targeted violence and domestic terrorism prevention initiatives, including Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) teams, at the local level.
- Conduct analysis on identified topics or program areas to evaluate New York State’s targeted violence prevention and domestic terrorism prevention posture, and provide findings, both in written and presentation form, to executive staff and other audiences as requested.
- Plan, organize, and conduct analytical studies involving the development and implementation of major agency projects and initiatives. Develop gap and risk analyses, documenting current, expected, and required resources for management review/approval.
- Draft correspondence, policy, white papers, standards, bulletins, advisories, progress reports, and other products on a variety of topics relevant to the mission of the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit.
- Coordinate with the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) to ensure Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit efforts are informed by intelligence and assessments of the threat environment.
- Plan, facilitate, and coordinate agency-sponsored conferences and meetings.
- Represent the agency at conferences, meetings, and in program reviews as appropriate.
- Support the development of project plans, deliverables, and analytical analysis for executive review.
- Review and analyze local government domestic terrorism prevention plans.
- Develop and present targeted information for first responders, county, local, and state stakeholders, and staff on programs of the Office of Counter Terrorism.
- Public speaking, presenting, and group facilitation are required duties of this position.
- Assist in disaster response and recovery activities as required and assigned.
- Travel will be required. 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
One year of permanent service as a Homeland Security Program Analyst 1;
OR
Seven (7) 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
