PROGRAM MANAGER

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Program Management Operations Directorate located in Washington, D.C. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

In this position, you will serve as a Program Manager overseeing an acquisition program, portfolio of acquisition programs, or acquisition staff support function within CBP's Office of Acquisition. Your work directly supports CBP and DHS mission execution by managing acquisition activities that affect agency operations, logistics support, and the delivery of services across CBP and DHS components. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, 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. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing acquisition program management functions and supervising acquisition staff in support of CBP and DHS mission requirements. Typical duties will include: Supervising acquisition staff by assigning work, setting performance expectations, evaluating performance, resolving complaints, and identifying training needs. Preparing status reports, briefings, and written materials that identify acquisition program cost, schedule, and performance issues for senior officials. Analyzing acquisition requirements, operational standards, and measures of effectiveness to support program planning and evaluation. Developing, coordinating, and implementing DHS and CBP acquisition goals, objectives, policies, practices, and implementation strategies. Participating in contract source selection and other acquisition activities requiring fair and impartial execution of duties.

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 CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about 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. Security Clearance: You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or higher level clearance for this position.