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Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Sustainment Division, located in Washington, DC. This announcement will be open for 10 business days OR until the first 75 applications have been received, whichever happens first. Responsibilities Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to utilize your expertise to serve as the Director of the logistics and Sustainment Division, serving as the CBP-wide/agency-wide expert authority and lead for logistics and sustainment. This position starts at a salary of $163,964.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $191,900.00 (GS-15, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by providing life cycle oversight, guidance, coordination, management, and planning for acquisition, procurement, and implementation of logistics and sustainment support; associated policies and procedures across the CBP enterprise; and any external logistics issues impacting CBP. In this Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in directing a complex enterprise logistics and sustainment program; developing and implementing acquisition logistics and sustainment technical requirements in addition to system life cycle management, planning, programming, budget, accountability, funding, and reassignment of resource requirements; and providing management and oversight of an enterprise-wide system support services portfolio and framework to effectively manage mission technologies, including asset management, depot and supply chain services, and in-service technical management. Typical Work assignments include: Performing assessments, evaluations, recommendations, and provides viable solutions on unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and/or Logistics, Sustainment, and Readiness challenges facing CBP. Ensures that CBP optimizes its use of multi-disciplinary mission resources to achieve operational effectiveness. Providing best cost by optimizing sustainment Key Performance Measurements and Key Performance Attributes: availability, ownership costs, reliability, and downtime to meet end-user requirements. Coordinating CBP staff and leadership in the development, implementation, and compliance of Logistics and Sustainment policies and processes to establish Component level logistics objectives, goals, priorities, and deadlines in support of the CBP missions implementing new or changed directives, policies, and procedures to maximize the efficiency of logistics and associated acquisition disciplines. As a Subject matter expert (SME) on life cycle logistics management, this position provides leadership, recommendations, oversight, and administration of Independent Logistics Assessments on CBP technology systems/programs in determining life cycle support gaps and levels of maturity throughout various phases of the acquisition life cycle. Requirements 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) 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. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit. This vacancy has a local commuting area requirement, as defined below: The area surrounding the duty station by which people reasonably travel back and forth from home to work; Or The employee's permanent duty station is located within the reasonable travel area surrounding the duty station of this vacancy; Or if applicable For employees who are detailed or temporarily promoted for more than 1 year to another duty location, the detailed or temporary duty location is considered to be the duty location of record for commuting area purposes. For employees detailed or temporarily promoted for less than one year, the permanent duty location is considered the duty location of record for commuting area purposes. Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Overseeing teams engaged in acquisition logistics activities. Analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve acquisition logistics processes. Utilizing strong communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers. Developing and implementing acquisition logistics-related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Utilizing problem-solving skills to address acquisition logistical challenges and ensure smooth operations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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 12/12/2024. 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. 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 agency's 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, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. 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 Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Telework: Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis. Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment. Leadership Training: All newly appointed GS-15s are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include CBP LI five (5) weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed. DHS Certification: Must attain a Department of Homeland Security Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) Management Certification Level III within 18 months. 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.