Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Program Management Office Directorate, Acquisition Technical and Administrative Specialties (ATAS), located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Joining Customs & Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise to analyze and advise management on a wide range of program activities which will impact the entire agency. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by developing policies, conducting special studies, and providing technical assistance. This position starts at a salary of $94,199.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $145,617.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $145,617.00 (GS-13 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. In this Management and Program Analyst position, you will support and advise the acquisition program manager on various aspects of acquisition, including financial planning and execution. Typical work assignments include: Developing and implementing business planning, cost estimating for business cases, budget planning/execution, review, and analysis for both proposed and approved acquisition initiatives Developing, implementing, and monitoring management information systems for the analysis and tracking of program data; long- and short-range plans; policies and priorities established by statutes, executive orders, the Department, or management Assisting senior analysis with developing briefings, presentations, and whitepapers for use by senior Program Managers and managers Performing analysis/review of CBP acquisition programs, and their related documentation Performing COR Level II/COR Level III duties as appropriate for contract vehicles of moderate to high complexity, including both supply and service contracts, such as major acquisition programs to ensure compliance with DHS/CBP policies, procedures, and regulations

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition program operations Analyzing and measuring the productivity of administrative and technical programs Conducting studies and making recommendations on substantive operating programs Performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range planning Developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, procedures for administering program services, guidelines and procedures for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition program operations Analyzing and measuring the productivity of administrative and technical programs Conducting studies and making recommendations on substantive operating programs Performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range planning Developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, procedures for administering program services, guidelines and procedures for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/18/2023. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address United States Border Patrol Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]