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Program Manager

Sterling, Virginia
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
11/25/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a senior professional to lead analysis, policy development, and problem-solving for federal programs.

Join a federal agency as a GS-14 level professional, playing a pivotal role in program analysis, policy development, and strategic problem-solving. This position requires a proactive leader capable of driving solutions and providing critical insights to higher-level officials.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis to define problems and identify effective solutions.
  • Interpret existing policies and develop new ones for designated programs.
  • Provide guidance and motivation to teams, ensuring goal attainment in challenging situations.
  • Evaluate the potential impact and implications of various decisions on programs and the organization.
  • Report program status and technical challenges, requiring resolution, to senior leadership.
  • *Minimum Qualifications (GS-14):**
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, demonstrating proficiency in the responsibilities listed above. Your resume must explicitly detail how you meet this requirement.
  • *Important Requirements:**
  • **Time in Grade:** Current federal employees must have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade (or equivalent) by 12/02/2025.
  • **Background Investigation:** Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is mandatory for employment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a federal law enforcement agency. This includes screening for criminal history and drug use.
  • **U.S. Residency:** Applicants 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 for U.S. government-related work abroad.
  • **Probationary Period:** New federal employees will serve a one-year probationary period.
  • **Political Appointee Disclosure:** Disclosure is required for current or recent (within 5 years) political appointees in the Executive Branch.
  • **Resume Clarity:** Your resume must clearly articulate your qualifications and experience.


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Company Details

Company Size:65,620+ Employees
Founded:2003
Headquarters:Washington, District of Columbia
Glassdoor Rating:
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United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is the country's primary border control organization, charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, as well as enforcing U.S. regulations, including trade, customs, and immigration.

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