Acquisition Program Manager (Director)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services, Acquisition Portfolio Management Directorate, located in the following: Indianapolis, IN Washington, DC Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

In this position you will direct the development and execution of acquisition strategies, manage program budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. You will serve as a principal advisor to senior leadership on acquisition matters, providing guidance and expertise to ensure effective and efficient program delivery. This position starts at a salary of $147,945.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $192,331.00 (GS-15, Step 10). 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. Major duties include: Developing and executing acquisition strategies, plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and successful navigation of the acquisition lifecycle. Managing program budgets, resource allocation, and performance standards, integrating cost, schedule, risk, and quality management across multiple acquisition programs. Advising senior leadership and stakeholders on acquisition matters, providing expert guidance, recommendations, and authoritative responses to internal and external inquiries, audits, and reviews. Overseeing contract administration, negotiation, and resolution of programmatic and contractual issues, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective contractor management. Supervising and mentoring acquisition professionals, establishing performance standards, fostering workforce development, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and ethical practices.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.