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Program Manager - Tactical Aircraft and Vessel Acquisitions

Customs and Border ProtectionWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted 19 Oct 2026

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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: Directing critical acquisition programs for aircraft, vessels, aerostat, or ground-based system acquisition programs by collaborating with senior leadership to formulate strategic goals, monitor policy implementation, and steer cross-functional operational boards and committees.

Managing comprehensive administrative and programmatic support functions spanning financial, logistics, deployments and installations, maintenance, supply, and personnel areas to ensure the seamless execution of complex acquisition lifecycles. Negotiating and engaging with high-ranking interagency officials, private-sector executives, and contractors to define program requirements, justify budget activities, and resolve complex or controversial operational issues.

Overseeing contract performance and regulatory compliance as a designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for major air and marine vessel service and supply agreements, ensuring all activities align with established policies and organizational objectives. Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Managing the cost, schedule, and performance of critical aircraft, vessels, aerostat, or ground-based system programs, directing lifecycle management, financial operations, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Accountability (PPBA) process.

Directing technical integration, manufacturing changes, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for aircraft, marine vessel, aerostats, and ground-based system programs while providing authoritative advice and recommendations to senior leadership. Resolving complex, unprecedented acquisition issues by establishing innovative procedures, guiding cross-functional stakeholders, and correcting operational deviations from approved program plans.

Serving as a designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and high-level liaison to federal agencies and governing boards, overseeing major service and supply contracts to ensure total regulatory compliance and mission success. 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.

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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 by 10/23/2026. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.

The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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 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 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. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described within this announcement.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

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