Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
What you'd do
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Mission Support Division, Human Capital Management, Programs Branch located in Washington D.C. This announcement will be open for five business days OR until the first 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
Major duties
The purpose of the position is to serve as a Branch Chief, a supervisor over a team of Management Program Analysts and Mission Support Specialists who are engaged in managing critical programs such as Financial Management, Human Capital and Training, Technology Management, Contract Management, and Logistics Operations for which the scope and effect of the work have an agency-wide impact. 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. The Major Duties for this position are listed below but not limited to: Directing and overseeing a branch within the Mission Support Division responsible for managing key administrative programs impacting the Office of Professional Responsibility. Planning, developing, and coordinating special studies, briefings, and presentations for executive management to support organizational objectives. Evaluating and implementing policies and procedures in assigned program areas to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Supervising and managing a team of Management and Program Analysts, including assigning work, setting priorities, and conducting performance appraisals. Reviewing and analyzing program operations, resource requirements, and long-range plans to recommend improvements and ensure alignment with mission goals.
What you need to qualify
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: Directing and overseeing the Human Capital Programs Branch responsible for managing critical administrative programs with organizational-wide impact. Developing, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures to improve program effectiveness and achieve organizational objectives. Providing expert analytical support and technical assistance to executive managers and staff on planning methodologies and management programs. Exercising supervisory responsibilities over professional staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels. Coordinating and integrating major work assignments and projects requiring advanced analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills at the GS-13 level. 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 08/19/2026. 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 eligibility on 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.
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