Program Manager

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Mission Support Directorate, Acquisitions Division, located in Washington, D.C.


Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

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:

• Conducting detailed assessments of acquisition program budgets, financial management, and execution by integrating findings into strategic plans and coordinating with cross-functional teams to address long-term needs.
• Applying advanced analytical techniques, including cost-benefit analysis and performance monitoring, to evaluate acquisition program effectiveness and support informed decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders by collaborating with senior acquisition management personnel to coordinate program milestones, resource requirements, and budget status.
• Delivering high-level briefings to senior executives and external agencies by preparing updates on acquisition program initiatives, progress, challenges, and recommended solutions for financial management.
• Developing acquisition strategies by researching and interpreting federal laws, regulations, and standards, authoring guidance for use within CBP, and ensuring alignment with agency objectives.

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 04/24/2026.

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 on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers

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) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

Responsibilities:

In this Program Manager position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals by overseeing the planning, organizing and operation of an acquisition program. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by overseeing the planning, organizing, and operation of an acquisition program.

Typical duties include:

• Managing the triple constraints of cost, schedule, and performance; long range planning for acquisition programs; acquisition program budget and financial management; program execution; and monitoring contractor performance.
• Integrating various federal agency requirements to execute program requirements so expectations are coordinated with all agencies and organizations including various functional elements within CBP, establishing responsibilities and setting expectations.
• Designing and administering plans and controls for submission of data; reviewing all submissions for substance, conformance with instructions, completeness and authorizations; and, is responsible for maintaining and controlling all documents and their amendments.
• Serving as Program Manager and the Integrated Product Team lead, responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned acquisition projects.

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Salary : $143,913