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Summary
Lead federal acquisition programs at CBP, managing budgets, cross-functional teams, and risks for successful project delivery.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition Program Manager to oversee critical acquisition program segments. This role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring successful project delivery within established baselines.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- Manage acquisition program segments, controlling cost, schedule, and performance.
- Review progress, forecast issues, and execute corrective actions to ensure timely delivery.
- Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) (e.g., systems engineering, logistics, business management, contracting) to integrate requirements and coordinate resources.
- Interpret and apply acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and congressional processes to refine program guidance and documentation.
- Perform comprehensive program budget and financial management, including developing spend plans, tracking obligations, and reporting execution status.
- Monitor contractor performance, identify and mitigate program risks/issues, and coordinate across agencies to align expectations.
- *Required Qualifications:**
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 federal grade level.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing acquisition program segments, including cost, schedule, and performance control.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Strong knowledge and application of acquisition laws, regulations, and policies.
- Experience with program budget and financial management.
- Ability to monitor contractor performance, identify risks, and coordinate with stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- *Additional Requirements:**
- Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation by a federal law enforcement agency.
- 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.
- Current federal employees must meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements.
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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.