Acquisition Program Analyst
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 106437 - 138370
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security within U.S. Customs and Border Protection Enterprise Services Immediate Office of Executive Assistant Commissioner Acquisition Portfolio Management Directorate located in Indianapolis IN or Washington DC.
This announcement has been amended on 01/30/2026 to extend the closing date to 02/06/2026.
In this position you will provide day to-day program management support assisting in setting priorities and integrating the efforts of
multidisciplinary teams contractors and stakeholders. The APA serves as a key point of contact for internal and external inquiries supporting policy compliance and providing technical advice to senior staff. The incumbent also assists in contract administration and program integration supporting contractor management and ensuring alignment of technical and program requirements. You will contribute to ensure acquisitions are successfully planned programmed budgeted analyzed and executed in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
This position starts at a salary of $106437.00 (GS-13 Step 1) to $138370.00 (GS-13 Step 10).
Major duties include:
- Developing and refining comprehensive acquisition strategies plans and metrics for programs with lifecycle values up to $300 million ensuring alignment with agency goals and objectives from concept through operations.
- Managing day-to-day program execution support by applying expert knowledge of acquisition management concepts IT systems engineering lifecycles and risk management processes to track milestones monitor performance and analyze critical program issues.
- Engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership oversight organizations and multidisciplinary teams to gather information represent program interests and ensure compliance with acquisition policies and procedures.
- Administering and overseeing contracts by supporting contractor management reviewing technical evaluations analyzing performance metrics and serving as a certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for assigned acquisition programs.
- Providing technical advice guidance and mentorship to junior acquisition staff and program analysts fostering professional development and ensuring the integration of IT requirements into program strategies for successful outcomes.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
- All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
- You may be required to pass a background investigation
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
- As an employee of CBP you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees and to CBP employees specifically as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.
- DHS uses E-Verify an internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level performing duties such as:
- Assisting in developing acquisition strategies and plans for complex programs identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Supporting program management activities tracking milestones monitoring performance and analyzing schedule budget and risk data.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement preparing management responses and ensuring compliance with acquisition policies.
- Participating in contract administration monitoring contractor performance and assisting with contract documentation and evaluations.
- Providing technical guidance and analytical support to senior staff on acquisition planning and program integration.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You must:
- Meet all qualification requirements including education if applicable to this position subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and
- Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/06/2026.
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agencys core values of vigilance service to country and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges the use of illegal drugs (e.g. marijuana cocaine heroin LSD methamphetamines ecstasy) and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation possession sale receipt manufacture cultivation production transfer shipping trafficking or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process review the following link: Applicant Resources CBP Careers
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
- A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
- Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
- Working as a contractor intern consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional information
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Earned Value Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
- Contracts
