Program Manager

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a skilled Program Analyst/Specialist to oversee, optimize, and evaluate critical program activities. This role requires a professional capable of strategic planning, contract coordination, and problem-solving to ensure program effectiveness.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Plan, organize, coordinate, control, and evaluate program activities.
• Coordinate contracts with various executing agencies.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance program effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve complex issues impacting program success.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to management.
• *Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the GS-12 federal grade, demonstrating proficiency in program planning, coordination, evaluation, contract management, problem-solving, and providing management advice. (Qualifying volunteer experience is considered.)
• **U.S. Citizenship:** Required.
• **Background Investigation:** Ability to pass a thorough background check, which includes review of criminal history and drug use, as required by a federal law enforcement agency.
• **Residency:** Must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. (Exceptions apply for U.S. government service or U.S.-sponsored study abroad programs.)
• **Probationary Period:** New federal government employees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
• **Time in Grade:** (For current federal employees) Must meet applicable Time in Grade requirements by the specified deadline.