Program Analyst

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a qualified professional to provide expert financial and acquisition management analysis. This role involves critical support for major acquisition programs, ensuring compliance and strategic planning.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Consult with program managers to develop outyear acquisition planning documentation.
• Analyze and evaluate financial management laws, policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Apply advanced management analysis principles to complex issues.
• Provide expert technical guidance on controversial and intricate acquisition program concerns.
• Review policies related to finance, trend analyses, and acquisition program forecasting.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. This experience must include:

* Developing outyear acquisition planning documentation. * Analyzing financial management laws and policies. * Applying established management analysis principles. * Providing expert technical guidance on complex acquisition programs. * Reviewing financial, trend analysis, and acquisition forecasting policies.

• Must meet all qualification and Time in Grade requirements by 12/11/2025.
• *Additional Requirements:**
• **Background Investigation:** Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is mandatory for employment with CBP.
• **Residency:** Must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may apply for U.S. Government employees/dependents, study abroad, or U.S. Government contractors/volunteers.
• **Probationary Period:** A one-year probationary period is required for new federal employees.
• **Federal Employees:** Disclosure required for current/former political appointees. CTAP eligibility criteria apply, with a minimum score of 85.