Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Operations Directorate, Planning, Programming, Accountability & Evaluation Division, Planning Branch, located in Washington, DC

Duties

CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U.S. Government. We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U.S. laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety. Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade law to protect national economic security. Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime. This position starts at a salary of $139,395.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $181,216.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Trade (OT), Operations Directorate. You are responsible for supervising a subordinate staff, performing studies of processes and organizational effectiveness in various assigned functional areas. Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Overseeing all aspects of the Office of Trade's strategic planning activities, including establishing and updating annual goals, tracking progress on the implementation of the Facilitate Lawful Trade and Manage the Revenue Enduring Mission Priority (EMP). Representing the Office of Trade on agency planning committees, such as the Strategic Planning Advisory Council (SPAC), advising the Director and Executive Director on significant planning activities and updates across CBP and DHS. Developing key planning documents such as the Office of Trade Integrated Planning Guidance (IPG) and the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP). Researching and analyzing resource requirements, evaluating operational impact of new policies and regulations, and assessing capability gaps and risk to identify issues and present recommendations for senior leadership. Managing the International Trade Committee (ITC) which is an agency advisory body made up of representatives across CBP that evaluates key trade issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: 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: Assigning work to and coordinating activities of, subordinate employees based on organization priorities. Advising and providing analytical support on problem definition, planning methodologies, policies and procedures. Providing technical assistance and direct support to management staff in all matters relating to the application of planning system and management programs to meet mission requirements. Developing, implementing, and monitoring automated systems that focus on long and short range plans, policies and programs based on goals, objectives and priorities established by statutes, executive orders or DHS. 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 11/19/2024. 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 Office of Trade Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]