Detention Operations Analyst at Joint Activities

About the opportunity

The incumbent will serve as a Detention Operations Analyst for the USSOUTHCOM Operations Directorate (J3) in Miami/Doral, FL. Key responsibilities include conducting reviews of policies and procedures to identify inefficiencies, leading the development of organizational solutions for detention operations, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, and researching strategic initiatives to enhance interagency relationships. Additionally, the analyst will coordinate training conferences, schedule distinguished visitor tours, and develop administrative regulations for long-range program operations.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary of $113,356 to $147,365 (includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement)
• Potential Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized
• Advance-in-Hire may be authorized

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must meet one of the specified merit promotion/employment authority categories (e.g., Current DoD/Army Civilian Employees, Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, etc.)
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or above
• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone (no education substitution permitted)
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the GS-12 level or equivalent) if a current or recent GS employee
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

Required documents

• Resume (must be two pages or less, detailing employer name, job title, dates, hours worked per week, and duties)
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply (documents proving merit promotion authority)
• SF-50 showing time-in-grade (if applicable)
• Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
• Cover Letter (optional)

When to apply

• Applications open: September 9, 2026
• Application deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS portal.
• Answer the application questionnaire and attach all required supporting documents (ensure resume is 2 pages or less).
• Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM ET on September 18, 2026.
• Complete the required USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours of the announcement closing (or within 48 hours of receiving the link if received after closing).

Additional information

• This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The position is subject to a cut score on the USA Hire Assessments; scoring below the cut score will remove you from consideration.