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

Duties

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to utilize your expertise in program management and analysis to serve as an advisor on various aspects of acquisition functions and activities requiring application of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment of management processes, systems, and mission support programs. This position starts at a salary of $112,015.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $172,075.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $172,075 (GS-14 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions. 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 the Homeland Security team of professionals involved in assisting with developing, implementing, evaluating, analyzing, interpreting and/or maintaining program management policies and/or procedures, implementing, and executing program plans, with input and assistance from other analysts and subject matter experts; and overseeing acquisition programs. Typical Work assignments include: Assisting with developing and implementing of acquisition polices and processes, supporting acquisition programs and performing analytical research, assessment and evaluation of technical and functional aspects of projects for logic, rationale, and validity to aid justification and defense of status/health. Developing and evaluating acquisition management policies, procedures and other acquisition documents in assigned areas, providing technical assistance and direct support to PMO and acquisition staff in all matters relating to the application of acquisition planning, execution and oversight: performing analysis on problem definition and solving. 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; conducting analyses on the data from this systems; and applying analytical principles and techniques combined with knowledge of their interrelationships with other CBP component acquisition programs. Planning, developing and coordinating, delivers briefings, presentations, and conferences for senior manager or HQ Staff; preparing, reviews, edits, coordinates, and releases correspondence and documentation that accurately conveys the intent and results of studies and analyses; representing the Agency (and Department of Homeland Security) in forums, meetings, working groups, briefing both internal and external to the Agency (Department); and organizing and presenting oral communications, both prepared and extemporaneous, that accomplish required objectives. Performing analysis and review of CBP major, non-major acquisition programs and their related documentation; assists senior analysts with developing briefings, presentations, and whitepapers for use by senior Program Managers (PM), PMO managers or HQ acquisition staff.

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: Assisting with the development and implementation of acquisition policies and processes. Assisting with the monitoring of progress of efforts to ensure that realistic objectives and milestones are established. Applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness. Advising on various aspect of acquisition functions and activities. Preparing basic reports, studies, and correspondences. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Overseeing, implementing and coordinating a segment of an acquisition program and supporting staff related to acquisition, plans, conducting special studies, and providing advice to managers on complex acquisition matters. Monitoring management information systems for the analysis and tracking of complex program data. Applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess complex management and program data. Resolving broad and complex planning, evaluation, control, and ability to study possible solutions to problems; and an ability to provide authoritative advice to management throughout the department. Utilizing a variety of written and oral communication skills to organizing and presenting oral communications and prepare comprehensive reports, studies, and correspondences. 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 11/29/2023. 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 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]