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

Duties

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, will allow you to utilize your expertise in both leadership and program management in overseeing the planning and execution of an acquisition program and providing staff support on various aspects of acquisition program management. This position starts at a salary of $155,700.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $183,500.00 (GS-15, Step 10) with promotion potential to $183,500 (GS-15 Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions. In this Program Manager (Acquisition) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in managing and directing the accomplishments of the mission and functional responsibilities of the acquisition process; interpreting policy, procedures, or regulations as required to resolve problems; and directing and managing the multiple disciplined staff to provide various functional support to program throughout CBP. Typical Work assignments include: Providing supervisory guidance, methods, principles, and labor relations concepts to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space in order to accomplish program acquisition objectives through combined technical and administrative program oversight. Overseeing the planning and execution of an acquisition program; portfolio of acquisition programs; or providing staff support to senior acquisition officials on various aspects of acquisition program management, including program budget and financial management. Reviewing, approving, and documenting strategy development for multiple divisions or office units by establishing program goals, plans and evaluation metrics. Providing status reports/briefings to senior acquisition officials at both scheduled and non-scheduled program reviews and other meetings, preparing presentation and written argument for key decision points (e.g., Acquisition Review Boards, Acquisition Review Council, Resource Management Council, Operations Support Council, technical reviews, etc.), and preparing/delivering briefings to senior audiences on various program issues to include CBP, DHS, and congressional inquiries.

Requirements

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Preparing and delivering status reports, briefings, and presentations to senior audiences on various program issues. Planning and executing acquisition programs and/or portfolios of programs. Leading multi-disciplined acquisition teams. Performing a full range of supervisory duties. 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 12/27/2023. 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.

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]