Program Manager

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a skilled Program Management Specialist (GS-13) to oversee critical program segments and provide strategic guidance. This role involves managing diverse operational and administrative functions, ensuring organizational effectiveness, and acting as a key liaison with high-level officials.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Oversee program segments encompassing professional, technical, and administrative work.
• Manage programming, financial management, budget planning, project control, purchasing, logistics, security, personnel management, and information technology support services.
• Advise on the planning, development, and integration of organizational capabilities from an overall program management perspective.
• Review reports and studies, ensuring timely resolution of complex or controversial situations.
• Serve as a primary liaison with high-ranking officials across federal agencies, departmental leadership, and various governing boards/committees.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, performing duties such as those listed above. Volunteer experience is recognized.
• **Federal Employees:** Must meet all applicable Time-in-Grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent) by November 7, 2025.
• **Background Investigation:** Ability to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by a federal law enforcement agency.
• **Residency:** If not currently employed by CBP, must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years (exceptions may apply).
• **Probationary Period:** New federal employees will serve a one-year probationary period.
• *Application Tip:** Your resume must explicitly detail how you meet the specialized experience requirements to be considered eligible.