Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Systems Engineering Division, located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, will allow you to utilize your expertise in contract and program management to serve as an expert advisor on the evaluation of CBP and Acquisition programs and operations and serve as a Contract's Officer Representative (COR). This position starts at a salary of $112,015.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $145,617.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $145,617 (GS-13 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by influencing the evaluation and enhancement of acquisition programs. 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. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. In this Management and Program Analyst position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting policies to resolve complex problems; analyzing major administrative aspects of substantive, mission-orientated programs, and generating and applying new hypotheses and concepts to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; resolving complex policy questions and providing a basis for major decisions that affect activities and operations; conducting performance measurement, using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development and execution; serving as an advisor, acting as a liaison between Contracting Officer and the Contractor; providing advice and recommendations on contracts; and performing specific technical and administrative functions. Typical Work assignments include: Performing pre- and post-award duties consisting of, but not limited to performing market research, development of cost estimates and/or Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and preparing documentation, as well as initiating background checks, reviewing contractor invoices, and monitoring the contractor's technical progress and the expenditures of resources relating to the contract. Working with a Senior COR and collaborating with Program Managers to assist in managing contract oversight activities, designing and administering planning and controls for submission of data, assisting in preparing acquisition documentation, and developing out multiyear plans ensuring program requirements and schedules are met. Applying the principles of COR guidelines, maintaining project files in accordance with document management policies and procedures, and ensuring that accurate, appropriately concise, and timely information is available to management and policy officials. Serving as an advisor, technical expert, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) advising on acquisition procedures, policies, providing authoritative advice, directing the development of changes to existing policies and directives, monitoring performance, and aiding in decision-making, while optimizing timing and resourcing to enhance the Division's effectiveness, efficiency, and the mission. Researching and conducting analyses of Federal Appropriations Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations, OMB Circulars, CBP and DHS policies, as it relates to resource management, budget, and acquisition program out year planning.

Requirements

Qualifications

Specialized 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: Managing procurement and contracting actions in an acquisition office. Developing, reviewing, and managing contract acquisition packages, to include drafting documents such as an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), initiating background checks, and reviewing contractor invoices. Providing technical assistance and advisory services to management and staff on acquisition procedures, policies, and contracts. Monitoring contractor performance to assure compliance with contractual agreements, agency regulations and procedures, program directives, timely and accurate invoicing, technical requirement, and maintaining files for each assigned contract, ensuring all acquisition packets are accurate and complete. Performing a full range of management analysis by applying established analysis principles, concepts and practices to a wide variety of difficult problems. 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 by 11/28/2023. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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 eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

Education

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

Contacts

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