Management and Program Analyst

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Immediate Office of the Assistant Commissioner, located in one of the following locations: Ashburn, VA Washington, DC Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Duties

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition will allow you to utilize your expertise in supporting and advising the acquisition program manager or other acquisition officials on various aspects of acquisition. This position starts at a salary of $102,415.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by working on a range of projects and/or studies involving broad and/or in-depth analysis and evaluation to enhance operational effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of mission-orientated programs. 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. In this Management and Program Analyst position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in reviewing, maintaining, and providing operational data to relevant consumers; assisting policy-makers in developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting policies to resolve problems of national and international significance and impact; implementing and executing program plans; analyzing the administrative aspects of substantive, mission-orientated programs; applying new hypotheses and concepts to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; resolving complex policy questions. Typical Work assignments include: Applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess complex management and program processes and systems. Directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a segment of a CBP acquisition or administrative program related to acquisition that includes (but not an exhaustive list): plannings, conducting, leading, or directing special studies or task forces; providing assistance to headquarters and Program Management Offices (PMO) or acquisition Programs; providing advice to managers; developing and evaluating acquisition management policies, procedures, and documents; evaluating assigned program areas; taking or recommending actions to achieve program objectives; recommending future objectives and improvements; performing analysis on problem definition and solving; and providing technical assistance and direct support to PMO or acquisition staff in all matters relating to the application of acquisition planning, execution, and oversight. Developing, implementing, and monitoring management information systems for the analysis and tracking of program data. Planning, developing, coordinating and delivering briefings, presentations and conferences for senior managers. Performing analysis and review of CBP major and non-major programs and their related documentation.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting in analyzing acquisition and administrative programs using qualitative and quantitative methods. Preparing and delivering briefings and reports to management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements. Conducting special studies on acquisition program areas, analyzing data and presenting findings to support management decisions. Monitoring program data in management information systems and preparing reports to identify trends and improvements. Reviewing acquisition program documentation and providing recommendations for policy and procedural compliance. 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 10/06/2026. 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) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transit