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Our Mission is Clear Protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation's economic prosperity.
Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. U.S. citizenship is required.
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in Operations Support.
03/07/2025 to 03/24/2025
$150,160 - $225,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Senior Executive
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EXSER/25-12706957-CBP
833398900
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. U.S. citizenship is required.
As Executive Director for Planning, Analysis, and Requirements Evaluation (PARE), in Operations Support (OS), at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will work with the Executive Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, OS, in carrying out CBP's priority border security mission to safeguard America's borders. You will oversee multiple divisions: CBP STAT; Enterprise Analytics; Integrated Planning and Requirements; and Operational Field Testing. You will work closely with senior leaders on program analyses, data analytics, evaluations, strategic planning, and risk management.
You will direct complex planning, evaluation, and analysis services that are responsive, consistent, predictable, and repeatable, ensuring both executive and programmatic accountability among subordinate offices in pursuit of CBP's mission and customer service excellence. You will:
Position Designation: This position is designated as Career Reserved.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Political Appointee Employee Verifications: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Selective Service: If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Relocation Bonus: CBP may authorize a relocation bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement would be required.
Relocation Expenses: We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Travel: Overnight travel may be required on a regular basis (25% or less).
Leave: You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
Background Investigation: This is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/ retention in the position. A Top-Secret security clearance will be required upon appointment
Note: The Federal Government does not deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Our Benefits Package: You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program. You can review our benefits here.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your résumé will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Résumés must be submitted using the USAJobs website Application Manager.
Please visit this site to create your account and apply for this position - https://www.usajobs.gov/
Your application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. of the closing date of this announcement.
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