U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation.. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.. At CBP, we: Secure and facilitate trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products and prohibited goods.. Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, will allow you to utilize your expertise in providing technical and administrative supervision to assigned staff and performing a wide range of operations research and analysis activities.. Typical Work assignments include: Performing a wide range of operations research and analysis activities to include all aspects of cost estimating and analysis, schedule analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) for CBP and serving as a principal cost manager to the Director of Business Operations, managing complex systems cost and schedule analysis supporting numerous program/project offices within multiple CBP organizational elements.

operations research analyst

Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Summary Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At CBP, we: Secure and facilitate trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products and prohibited goods. Prevent unauthorized entry into the country Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border Find us on Twitter at @CBP and @CBPJobs Find us on LinkedIn at U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about Duties Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition, will allow you to utilize your expertise in providing technical and administrative supervision to assigned staff and performing a wide range of operations research and analysis activities. 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. In this Supervisory Operations Research Analyst position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in overseeing a cost and schedule management organization that supports Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Acquisition programs through the CAE in the Acquisition Decision Event (ADE) process; directly impacting the development of affordable programs through quality Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) that support budget development and affordability analyses; advising the Office of Acquisition's Director, Business Operations, and the CBP Component Acquisition Executive; serving as an expert in cost and schedule analyses; formulating policy or processes to improve cost estimating/schedule analysis; and supervising work assignments, projects, or program segments of professional, technical, and administrative work that is analytical, interpretive, judgmental and evaluative, requiring exceptional coordination and integration. Typical Work assignments include: Performing a wide range of operations research and analysis activities to include all aspects of cost estimating and analysis, schedule analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) for CBP and serving as a principal cost manager to the Director of Business Operations, managing complex systems cost and schedule analysis supporting numerous program/project offices within multiple CBP organizational elements. Representing top level management on complex matters involving cost and schedule analysis policies and procedures involving both written and oral representation and Briefing/presenting results of cost estimating products to various senior CBP and DHS staff as required. Adapting and developing mathematical, statistical, economic, and other scientific methods to CBP cost estimating and analysis applications, and using these adaptions/developments, drafts policies and procedures and developing processes that will aid the Director, Business Operations, efforts to improving cost estimating/analysis for all levels of programs within CBP/DHS. Planning, developing, and conducting cost studies on Level 1 through 3 programs and, as a senior cost expert, provides counsel to the program/project manager, BOD Director, the Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), and the Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Acquisition on the quality and adequacy of program cost estimates. Conducting special studies of cost related issues (e.g., program, project, appropriation) that are characterized as having national importance or the potential for cost impact on projects individually, or CBP or DHS-wide. Making decisions and resolving problems requiring interpretation and application of DHS policy, including establishing production standards and preparing performance requirements for staff appraisals, advising employees of the performance requirements of their positions, and keeping them informed of their progress in meeting the requirements of their positions. How To Apply To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact CBP Hiring Center at CBPhiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov for more information regarding an alternate application process. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/07/2024. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application and you must again upload it by the closing date. Please upload your resume under "Resume" and any other applicable supporting documents mentioned above under the appropriate Document Type. If your Document Type is not listed, upload as "Other." Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. View common definitions of terms in this announcement.

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