Acquisition Program Analyst

Summary

Organizational

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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.

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/26/2026 to 01/30/2026

Salary $106,437 to - $138,370 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Indianapolis, IN

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

* 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number EAC-IMP--SR Control number

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are currently working in a permanent competitive service position;
Career Transition Assistance Plan CBP employees.

Duties

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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 $ (GS-13, Step
1) to $ (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 life cycles, 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.

Requirements

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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…