Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), TRAINING, SAFETY, & STANDARDS DIRECTORATE - HEADQUARTERS

Duties

These positions will support U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations' (AMO) Training, Safety, and Standards Directorate as a Program Manager responsible for the oversight of AMO's training contract activities. To successfully execute the duties of these positions, candidates shall possess a current Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level II/III or demonstrate expertise in contracting and procurement activities and functions. This position starts at a salary of $103,409.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $134,435.00 (GS-13, Step 10). If the selected incumbent does not possess a current FAC Certification, they will be required to complete FAC training to the certification level required for the contract they are assigned to manage. As a Program Manager serving in the role of COR, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Contracting Officer as a technical expert to provide advice regarding the quality and timeliness of the work performed. Duties include assisting the Contracting Officer with monitoring the prime contractor's performance. This entails ensuring all technical requirements under the contract are met and that products/services are delivered by the delivery date and/or period of performance within the estimated cost stipulated in the contract. Additional duties to the contract include: - Performing surveillance/inspection and acceptance. - Monitoring activities/cost. - Providing input to contractor performance evaluations and notifications to the Contracting Officer. - Making recommendations for invoices and payments. - Managing Government Furnished Assets (when required). - Managing Contractor Employee Access (when required).

Requirements

Qualifications

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 a variety of administration program related to cost, schedule, performance, long range planning, budget and financial management Planning and implementing all aspects of a systems acquisition program and project, providing a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the improvement of complex management processes and systems Applying and developing acquisition procedures, processes and strategies for program policies and objectives Serving as the organizational representative by providing expert advice on program issues to officials of an organization. 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 08/23/2024. 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 Air and Marine Operations Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]